BOMBING: Kwajalein, Marshall Islands – Roe Airfield after bombing.

BOMBING: Troops examine a captured Japanese gun amidst a scene of general destruction.

Pontoon causeway set up by CB’s for invasion of Marshall Islands. A steel roadway on the shores of Kwajalein made by lashing together strings of pontoons.

Pontoon causeway set up by CB’s for invasion of Marshall Islands. Trucks haul supplies from open bows of LST’s over a pontoon avenue set up by Seabees on the shores of Kwajalein.

Marines of the Fourth Division during the mopping up process on Roi Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. US Marines halt to salute the flag as it goes up soon after capture of the Marshall Islands stronghold from the Japanese. In the background is the remains of a three-story concrete block-house knocked-out by the terrific bombardment by land, sea, and air.

Fourth Marine Division attack on Roi Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Pfc. Bill Pratt and companion return enemy fire from their position on beach during initial assault.

Fourth Marine Division attack on Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Leader motioning to his men to keep low until they learn the situation in front of their shell hole center.

Fourth Marine Division on captured Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Pier captured. Note wrecked hammer-head crane to left and wrecked Marine tank and grounded landing boat behind supply dump.

Fourth Marine Division attack on Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Hunting down Japanese snipers.

Fourth Marine Division on captured Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Lt. Col. Donald L. Dickson puts up flag on coconut stump. Sign says Namur Press Office. On right Staff Sgt. Martin Kivel, a Marine Corps Combat Correspondent.