During World War II, the 40th Infantry Division also conducted numerous intense amphibious and jungle training on the island of Guadalcanal in preparation for their upcoming battles in the Indo-Pacific Region.
In the South Pacific Theater. A Landing Craft Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) loaded with troops of the 40th Infantry Division heads toward shore during amphibious training exercises off Guadalcanal. (photo courtesy and retrieved 3 November 2020 from the Digital Collections of The National WWII Museum/ww2online.org)
Date Taken: | 11.03.2020 |
Date Posted: | 02.07.2021 18:50 |
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