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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2011 7:02:32 GMT 8
Life Magazine had a reporter/photographer on Luzon, late 1941. Here is a link to a large number of photos, showing off the US Army build-up....M-3 Stuarts, M-3 Scout Cars, M-2 Halftracks, etc.. images.google.com/hosted/life/l?imgurl=36ad99f0251a3612Sorry if this has been linked before. Jerry Phillips
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2011 7:15:19 GMT 8
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Post by batteryboy on Nov 17, 2011 5:33:03 GMT 8
We never had 90mm AA here in early '41. Those are 3-inch AA on M3 "spider mounts".
yes, the Life Photos are a good source of early USAFFE men and materiel.
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Post by okla on Nov 17, 2011 6:49:04 GMT 8
Hey Batts....I am as serious as a heart attack when I say that as a 9 year old elementary school kid, I actually remember reading that issue of Life. I, and I betcha plenty of adults, came away with the belief that our position in the far off Philippines was truly "invincible". The old " one Yank was worth twenty Japs" view was kicking in. I loved Life magazine and followed the War thru it all the way to Tokyo Bay. When I could scrounge up that thin Dime I would always "hoop" it off on a copy of Life rather than ice cream, cokes, or a milky way candy bar. Cheers.
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Post by fortman on Nov 20, 2011 2:58:35 GMT 8
Jerry,
Many thanks for posting these fascinating photos.
Fortman
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Post by wwalker on Nov 21, 2011 7:47:53 GMT 8
These are some fantastic photos. I found several photos in this collection that look to have been taken on Corregidor in November of 1941. One particular photo appears to have my grandfather in it cleaning his rifle in one of the magazine chambers at Battery Geary?. I had seen this photo before but not in this close of quality. After looking at it last night I realized that the man seated on the stool looks just like my grandfather, Raymond E. Walker. In November of 1941 coast artillerymen were moved from sleeping in their barracks (Milelong & Middleside) to living directly at their battery positions. These photos in the Mydans collection state that they were taken in November 1941, apparently after that move had taken place. Will Attachments:
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Post by wwalker on Nov 21, 2011 7:52:54 GMT 8
Here is a photo of my grandfather taken in 1941. He was assigned to Battery H (Geary) 59th CAC on Corregidor. Attachments:
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Post by EXO on Nov 21, 2011 21:34:15 GMT 8
Looks like a match to me.
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Post by wwalker on Nov 22, 2011 3:42:20 GMT 8
I think it is probably him. My uncle and father think so as well. These Life magazine photos are the best I've seen of Corregidor during that time. Its amazing to look at these photographs, knowing that it was less than a month before the outbreak of war. Many of these men had no idea what kind of chaos they were fixing to be subjected to. Here is another photo that looks to be taken at a plotting room on "The Rock". Will Attachments:
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Post by okla on Nov 22, 2011 5:35:09 GMT 8
Hey WW....I betcha that working in those "buttoned up" plot rooms,etc in the Philippine heat/humidity wasn't much more bearable even if doing so in skivvy shirts/underwear was allowed. It appears, though, that Officers were still required to maintain proper military appearance. Wonder if sweat droplets are dripping from that one guy's nose onto the chart??? Viewing this photo, which I first laid eyes on way back in the 4th Grade of Elementary School, still gives me the urge to sweat. Cheers.
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