Form Follows Function

WWII U.S. Soldier on Patrol in Sago Swamp in New Guinea.

Spooky Pastime.

New Guinea - Ankle deep in the mud of Sago swamp, Pvt Edward Kirby of Louisville, Ky. Hacks away jungle as he hunts any cache Japanese in New Guinea. The sharp machete is not only a useful weapon, it chops a path to their possible hiding place. Everyday, a Platoon of Yank fighters patrols the conquered area of New Guinea on a constant lookout for straying enemy.

Credit Line WP ACME, 6/17/43.

Soldiers of 325th Glider Infantry in support of the 82nd Airborne during actions outside of St. Mere Eglise - June ‘44

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WWII U.S. Navy Seabee Arrives at Southwest Pacific Port.

Ready To Work Or Fight.

A member of the Navy Seabees arrives at a distant Southwest Pacific base ready to work or fight. The Seabees are composed of blue jackets and officers who construct camps and bases at advanced points. Their job is to move into a desert island and transform it into a base for fighting men. The construct barracks, air fields, docks, gun emplacements and anything else that is necessary. They are experienced in all kinds of construction and repair and in addition every man is an armed member of the Navy. The are trained in handling of all weapons of modern land warfare and are always ready to drop a shovel and use a rifle if the need arises.

Credit line OFF U.S. Navy, 4/22/43.

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VINTAGE PHOTO MAN ON CAR SHOWS OFF GUNS RIFLES SHOTGUNS 1930s

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Ready For Anything!

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thegildedrage:

Taking the Babe hunting.

Adrift In New York

Warriors

On Point

1bohemian:

US Marine with M1 Carbine in Guam, Mariana Islands, 1 Jul 1944