1944 WW2 PHOTO-REPORT "Recapture of Guam" Mounted Vintage Magazine Print ~ 11x14
£ 14.95
1944 WW2 PHOTO-REPORT "RECAPTURE OF GUAM" MOUNTED VINTAGE MAGAZINE PRINT ~ 11X14
USMC ART VINTAGE & HISTORICAL PRINTSAN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WORLD WAR II PACIFIC THEATER HISTORY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discover a unique piece of history with this original vintage news photo-report on the American recapture of Guam, published in a wartime British news magazine in 1944. This is a genuine page from the period – IT IS NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE STORY BEHIND THE PAGEThis page is a fascinating snapshot of its time, featuring a compelling collage of original wartime photographs, including an iconic shot of U.S. Marines raising the American flag on the island. The headline reads: "Over Guam Island 'Old Glory' Flies Again".This is a genuine artifact from World War II, published in late 1944. It documents the brutal but successful American campaign to recapture the island of Guam, a U.S. territory that had been occupied by Japan since 1941. The flag-raising image is a powerful symbol of liberation and a pivotal moment in the Pacific War. This is not a reproduction; it is an original piece of journalism from the front lines. A MOMENT IN HISTORYThe Battle of Guam (July 21 – August 10, 1944) was a critical part of the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign. Recapturing the island was strategically vital for the Allies as it provided a large, secure base of operations for the new B-29 Superfortress bombers. From airfields built on Guam, the U.S. could launch long-range strategic bombing raids directly against the Japanese mainland, a key factor in the final year of the war.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LISTING DETAILS: MOUNTED PRINT ONLYPlease Read Carefully: This listing is for the original vintage magazine page, professionally mounted on a quality black art backboard as pictured, and ready for framing. Its outer mount dimensions are exactly 11 x 14 inches.The frame shown in some of the photographs is for demonstration purposes only to help you visualize how the print can look in your home. This listing is for the mounted print only and does NOT include a frame.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUR PROCESSEach page is a genuine artifact, carefully recovered from a period publication. We then professionally mount it on high-quality, pH-neutral black art board.Please Note: As these are original pages from magazines, text or images from the reverse side may be lightly visible under certain lighting. This is a natural characteristic of authentic vintage prints.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM SPECIFICS
• Product: Original Magazine News Page Print (Mounted, Unframed)
• Subject: WW2 / Battle of Guam / US Marines / Pacific Theater / Admiral Nimitz
• Year of Publication: 1944
• Source: Wartime British News Magazine
• Outer Mount Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
• Mount Colour: Black-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONDITION
• Overall: Excellent vintage condition for its age.
• Details: The page shows age-toning as expected from a genuine print from 1944. No tears, stains, or major creases.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHIPPING & DISPATCH
• Dispatch Time: Your order will be securely packaged and dispatched within 1-2 working days from the UK.
• Combined Shipping: We are happy to combine shipping if you purchase multiple items from our shop.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------This piece makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any World War II historian, a U.S. Marine Corps history enthusiast, or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera from the Pacific Theater.Thank you for looking.
USMC ART VINTAGE & HISTORICAL PRINTSAN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WORLD WAR II PACIFIC THEATER HISTORY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discover a unique piece of history with this original vintage news photo-report on the American recapture of Guam, published in a wartime British news magazine in 1944. This is a genuine page from the period – IT IS NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE STORY BEHIND THE PAGEThis page is a fascinating snapshot of its time, featuring a compelling collage of original wartime photographs, including an iconic shot of U.S. Marines raising the American flag on the island. The headline reads: "Over Guam Island 'Old Glory' Flies Again".This is a genuine artifact from World War II, published in late 1944. It documents the brutal but successful American campaign to recapture the island of Guam, a U.S. territory that had been occupied by Japan since 1941. The flag-raising image is a powerful symbol of liberation and a pivotal moment in the Pacific War. This is not a reproduction; it is an original piece of journalism from the front lines. A MOMENT IN HISTORYThe Battle of Guam (July 21 – August 10, 1944) was a critical part of the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign. Recapturing the island was strategically vital for the Allies as it provided a large, secure base of operations for the new B-29 Superfortress bombers. From airfields built on Guam, the U.S. could launch long-range strategic bombing raids directly against the Japanese mainland, a key factor in the final year of the war.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LISTING DETAILS: MOUNTED PRINT ONLYPlease Read Carefully: This listing is for the original vintage magazine page, professionally mounted on a quality black art backboard as pictured, and ready for framing. Its outer mount dimensions are exactly 11 x 14 inches.The frame shown in some of the photographs is for demonstration purposes only to help you visualize how the print can look in your home. This listing is for the mounted print only and does NOT include a frame.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUR PROCESSEach page is a genuine artifact, carefully recovered from a period publication. We then professionally mount it on high-quality, pH-neutral black art board.Please Note: As these are original pages from magazines, text or images from the reverse side may be lightly visible under certain lighting. This is a natural characteristic of authentic vintage prints.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM SPECIFICS
• Product: Original Magazine News Page Print (Mounted, Unframed)
• Subject: WW2 / Battle of Guam / US Marines / Pacific Theater / Admiral Nimitz
• Year of Publication: 1944
• Source: Wartime British News Magazine
• Outer Mount Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
• Mount Colour: Black-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONDITION
• Overall: Excellent vintage condition for its age.
• Details: The page shows age-toning as expected from a genuine print from 1944. No tears, stains, or major creases.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHIPPING & DISPATCH
• Dispatch Time: Your order will be securely packaged and dispatched within 1-2 working days from the UK.
• Combined Shipping: We are happy to combine shipping if you purchase multiple items from our shop.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------This piece makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any World War II historian, a U.S. Marine Corps history enthusiast, or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera from the Pacific Theater.Thank you for looking.
