American troops encounter dummy Japanese gun emplacements during the invasion of Rendova. This photograph captures the moment as the troops advance towards the beach, realizing that the enemy fortifications are merely decoys. It showcases the ingenious tactics employed by the Japanese in an attempt to deceive and slow down the American forces.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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