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test1328
08-11-2023, 02:07 PM
I came across this photo and thought I would post it here. I'm always interested to see older Jeeps, especially from the war. The information accompanying this photo says this was taken on Iwo Jima and that it got bogged down in the soft volcanic sand on the beach and subsequently was a target for enemy artillery and got flipped over. The Marines are said to be salvaging the wheels/tires.

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bmorgil
08-12-2023, 06:32 AM
Wow a great old photo there!
Mike P
08-12-2023, 05:32 PM
Dangit! Poor Jeep!
gmwillys
08-14-2023, 12:06 AM
Great find. I don't believe I've seen that photo before. Time Life Magazine has several photos of some rear echelon Jeep salvage yards.
bmorgil
08-14-2023, 06:18 AM
Unbelievable pictures. The spoils of war.
GreyWilz
09-12-2023, 12:29 AM
Those photos are so cool! Thank you for sharing