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New York Bureau
MARINES TAKE OVER JAP BLOCK HOUSE
PELELIU IS.—An American Sherman tank rumbles past this Jap blockhouse, filled with gaping shell holes – proof of the number of hits necessary to put defending Japs out of action. This blockhouse is now being used as a First Aid Station by 1st Division Marines on Peleliu. After 12 days of fierce fighting, Marines on the island see complete victory in sight.
Credit (ACME Photo by Stanley Troutman, War Pool Correspondent)