1945 Print Attack Strategic Bombing Guam Saipan Tinian Pacific Theater FZ7

This is an original 1945 halftone print of soldiers planning strategic bombing attacks. The caption writes, "The young men, the generals, and wing commanders, along with their still younger experts, fly regularly into Guam from Saipan and Tinian. They come together in the tension of the hot and stuffy 'critique' room to evaluate what the B-29's destroyed. Out of these evaluations came the blows that finally broke Japan." In the beginning of the war, targets were set based on military function, but between 1939 and 1942, the policy was slowly abandoned, and bombs were sent down on civilians and city infrastructure.

CONDITION

This 66+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 7.25 inches; 12 x 18 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Perlin, Bernard. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Keywords specific to this image: paperwork, military, wartime, World War II

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