File:USS New Mexico (BB-40) shelling Guam in July 1944.jpg

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Description The U.S. Navy battleship USS New Mexico (BB-40) firing her after 35.6 cm/50 guns during the pre-invasion bombardment of Guam, circa 14-20 July 1944. The photo was taken by a Combat Photo Unit Two (CPU-2) photographer, looking aft along the port side from the forward sky lookout position. (note: ship identification is probable)
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-K-14233 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
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