THESE breathtaking photographs reveal the brutality of life on the frontline during the battle for the Pacific in World War II.
The newly released set of colourised photos show in previously unseen detail exactly what troops fighting in the ferocious campaign saw.
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Two Marines take cover in shell hole on Saipain, June, 1944Credit: www.mediadrumworld.com
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A Marine flamethrower operator moves forward to assault a Japanese pillbox on Motoyama Airfield, Feb-Mar 1945Credit: www.mediadrumworld.com
A solider can be seen charging towards enemy lines clutching his flamethrower — the weapon of choice during battles in the thick pacific jungles.
In another moving photograph, a badly wounded marine is tended to by his comrade as the battlefield around him is razed.
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A wounded Marine is given water from the canteen of a comradeCredit: www.mediadrumworld.com
The stunning photos are the work of teen Jared Enos, of North Kingston in Rhode Island, USA.
The emergency medical technician and amateur photographer, 19, painstakingly revived the 60-year-old snaps to bring their colours back to life.
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A Marine M4A3R3 flame-throwing tank, nicknamed the Zippo, goes into action along with Marine snipers during the battle for Iwo JimaCredit: www.mediadrumworld.com
He said: “There are two theatres in World War II that are known particularly for their carnage: The eastern front in Europe, and the Pacific theatre.
“While quality photos of the eastern front are sparse, the United States Marine Corps has a respectable collection of images documenting some of the bloodiest battles the United States fought in World War II (namely, Okinawa and Iwo Jima).
“In that context, I find a lot of these images moving, considering what the men who’ve been photographed might have experienced.”
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US Marine watches as Japanese forces are shelled on Iwo Jima, Feb-Mar 1945Credit: www.mediadrumworld.com
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Private First Class Rez P. Hester, 7th War Dog Platoon, 25th Regiment, takes a nap while Butch, his war dog, stands guard. Iwo Jima, February 1945Credit: www.mediadrumworld.com
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