Folder 17 (Makin Island Invasion, 1943), 1943-11-21
Item
Identifier: MS 001
(FX14-Dec.4) Fighter planes strafe Japs in old ship – American fighter planes furnishing cover for American Forces invading Makin in the Gilbert Islands Nov. 21 Strafe an old ship hull on the beachat Butaritari. The hull was a nest of Jap machine gunners opposing the beach operations. APWIREPHOTO (Echo70400CLH/PL) 1943
Dates
- Event: 1943-11-21
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers, except for files marked as restricted as requested by Dr. Cecil B. Currey. The Special Collections librarians reserve the right to deny access to these particular files.
Portions of this collection are available for viewing in digital format via the FHSU Scholars Repository at https://scholars.fhsu.edu/library/. Or via this link https://scholars.fhsu.edu/currey/
Portions of this collection are available for viewing in digital format via the FHSU Scholars Repository at https://scholars.fhsu.edu/library/. Or via this link https://scholars.fhsu.edu/currey/
Extent
From the Series: .42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Creator
- From the Collection: Currey, Cecil B. (Person)
- From the Collection: Currey, Laura G. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Fort Hays State University Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
Tebo Library
502 South Campus Drive
Hays KS 67601 United States
scua@fhsu.edu
Special Collections
Tebo Library
502 South Campus Drive
Hays KS 67601 United States
scua@fhsu.edu