World War II Naval Ordinance
by Aaron Whittemore
Title
World War II Naval Ordinance
Artist
Aaron Whittemore
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Photograph - Photographic Images
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I found this 30 mm naval shell on the sea bottom, while diving off Orange Beach, on the Island of Peleliu, in the Republic of Palau. These high explosive incendiary munitions were fired by US Naval Batteries to soften Japanese positions, and likely provide cover fire for the US Marines as they stormed the beach in what would become one of the fiercest, and bloodiest battles of World War 2
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January 10th, 2015
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Aaron Whittemore
Luther Fine Art, thank you very much for the feature in Abc Group. I sincerely appreciate it
Aaron Whittemore
Tracy, thank you very much for the features in; I Love Photography 2 A Day, and self- taught artists Your Own. I am very grateful.
Aaron Whittemore
Dan, Thank you very much for the feature in Premium FAA Artists. I am very grateful.
Deb Halloran
Aaron, What a fantastic find and beautiful image...love this in B&W. What an amazing piece of history....nicely done. v/f
Andrew James
Love the history surounding this, the monotone reminds us of a time befor clour film. Now also a part of history.
George Katechis
Been a U S NAVY veteran myself,The Battle for Peleliu is also known as the killing grounds of Peleliu,it was that fierce and bloody.thank for the Honor.L/F
Aaron Whittemore replied:
Thanks for your service, George. Army vet, myself. Thank you for the great comments, it was a thrill and a privilege to observe and experience some of the same sights, albeit under completely different circumstances, as our heroic Fathers.
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