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Shanghai, China / 28
November, 1941 |
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Members of the United States Marine Corps,
Fourth Marine Regiment Band march in Shanghai,
China only ten days before the December 7, 1941
attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor and entry of the
United States into World War II. |
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Shanghai, China / September,
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Shanghai, China / 28
November, 1941 |
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Troops of the First Battalion, Fourth Marines march down Nanking Road, on their way to the quays of the Whangpoo River preparatory to embarking on U. S. President Line ships for the Philippine Islands. The Marines share the crowded streets with examples of every mode of transportation available. |
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are carrying “Heavy Marching Order” packs topped
with neatly blocked campaign hats, armed with
Springfield 1903 rifles at the left shoulder.
Beneath each hat is the standard issue foul
weather gear called a “pancho” and entrenching
tool. At the head of this column pictured, the
Fourth Marines Band can be seen breaking out
into brighter sunlight. This proved to be a
false foreboding as this historic field band
would cease to be one in only ten more days. |
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Shanghai, China / 28
November, 1941 |
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Birds eye view of quay(s) on the banks of the Whangpoo River, the port of Shanghai during the farewell of the Fourth Marines as it prepares to leave the International Settlement. |
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seen gathered among the limousines of the world’s
diplomatic, consular force and business firms watching
troops of the First Battalion arrive led by the Fourth
Marines band (note: Sousaphone base horns just to left
of picture center). Plainly seen in the line of march
carrying a large banner are elements of Shanghai’s
Volunteer Defense Force wearing kilts and playing bag
pipes. Shortly after this resounding, amazing and
confusing send off, the Marines departed for the
Philippines ending their duty in Shanghai after many
years. |
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U.S. Marines Defend the
Philippine Islands at Bataan and Corregidor against Japanese Imperial Army
Attack Immediately Following the Bombing by Japan of Pearl Harbor on December
7,
1941 |
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1952 United States Marine Corps TV Program, LVT Tour |
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