Jeep Being Lowered into Landing Craft, 1945

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This is an undated photo that shows a U.S. Army jeep being lowered into a landing craft from a Coast Guard-manned assault transport. The photo is identified as ETO (European Theatre of Operations) in late 1944 or early 1945.

The photo is sharp and detailed enough to read the jeep hood registration number (20447210S) and other markings.

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