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

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English: 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.
Depicted place Makin Atoll
Date 20 November 1943
date QS:P571,+1943-11-20T00:00:00Z/11
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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80-G-202518
Source U.S. Navy photo 80-G-202518

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