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Brady: Posts: 6084; Joined: Fri Oct 25, 2002 12:48 pm; Location: Oregon,USA

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Post by Brady » Sat May 23, 2009 1:55 pm

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Post by Nikademus » Sat May 23, 2009 1:56 pm

M4 towing 37mm gun.....on Tarawa?

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Post by DivePac88 » Sat May 23, 2009 3:11 pm

Hollandia, 1944.

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Post by LST Express » Sat May 23, 2009 3:28 pm

What is that checkerboard pattern on the back of their shirts?

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Post by DivePac88 » Sat May 23, 2009 3:30 pm

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What is that checkerboard pattern on the back of their shirts?

I think its a beach landing unit maker flag.

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Post by Knavey » Sat May 23, 2009 6:27 pm

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Post by Dixie » Sat May 23, 2009 6:47 pm

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Post by Mynok » Sat May 23, 2009 10:47 pm

Winner! [:D]

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Post by m10bob » Sun May 24, 2009 1:23 pm

USMC M4a2's with diesel engines...a 37mm AT gun, and Gyrenes, one being a F/O for close support(with the marker on his back?)....

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Post by Hornblower » Sun May 24, 2009 4:09 pm

US Army, 27th Division Makin atoll

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Post by Brady » Sun May 24, 2009 4:10 pm

M4A2, it is[:)]
 
37mm M3A1, it is[:)]
 
 
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 Image source indicates that these are 7th ID  troops, pictured during the Marshals campagine, the exact island is not mentioned. Aparently the Red and White Checkerd Panels on their backs are Air/Ground marker panels intended to reduce casualties from friendly fire.

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