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English: Painting, Oil on Canvas; by William F. Draper; 1944; Framed Dimensions 35H X 45W

Accession #: 88-189-DT

Description from Website: In the village of Charou Kanan, Saipan, the sugar mill became an inferno on D-Day. As the flames leap to the sky, Marines stealthily creep forward. Enemy mortar fire falls over the beachhead causing many casualties to the men and supplies.
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Source Navy Art Collection, Naval History and Heritage Command
Author William F. Draper

Lieutenant Commander William F. Draper of the Naval Reserve painted this work as part of his duties during World War II.

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Inferno by William F. Draper. Painting of Battle of Saipan, 15 June 1944 (Painted in 1944)

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