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ConsolidatedAs a result of enemy bombs, a cargo ship burns on the horizon near Tacloban, Leyte. An LST is laying a protective smoke screen to protect other LSTs and ships in the harbor. Philippine Islands.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
As a result of enemy bombs...
Caption:
As a result of enemy bombs, a cargo ship burns on the horizon near Tacloban, Leyte. An LST is laying a protective smoke screen to protect other LSTs and ships in the harbor. Philippine Islands.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31350A-60819AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://au.forceswarrecords.com/document/46946733/as-a-result-of-enemy-bombs-a-cargo-ship-burns-on-the-horizon-near-tacloban-leyte-an-lst-is-laying-a- : accessed 25 Oct 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008