USS Minneapolis (CA-36) bombarding Butaritari Island, Makin Atoll, on 20 November 1943 (80-G-202518)

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USS Minneapolis (CA-36) bombarding Butaritari Island, Makin Atoll, on 20 November 1943 (80-G-202518)

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The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Minneapolis (CA-36) bombarding Butaritari Island, Makin Atoll, on 20 November 1943, shortly before U.S. Army forces landed there. The guns firing are from the cruiser's starboard side 5/25 secondary battery. Note the smoke rings. The simultaneous discharge of these guns indicates that they were firing under remote control.

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20/11/1943
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