Yes, It´s Him : Robert Capa In Action

The long caption below the image that Capa took states that the American has a fixed bayonet on the end of a Springfield 1903, but the bayonet appears shorter than the 16" 1903 bayonet, and the rifle is probably an M1 Garand, which did have the shorter bayonet which was closer to the length and had a similar blade profile as a K-Bar. I guess I'm nitpicking here but just as much as so many folks have done in proving or disproving Capa's courage/professionalism/dedication/ whatever. I'm in the camp of "he showed up on D-Day" so I don't really doubt the images or what he claimed he did. Saying this as a combat vet, that he was there and so many more folks who try to pick apart his legacy weren't, shows that he had the courage to wade up to the beach, take a few shots and head back to the ship. I was in one of the worst battles the USMC has participated in since Iwo Jima, and I have no doubt about the courage of every single man in that meatgrinder, regardless of the side they were on. A lot of ink and electrons have been wasted trying to disprove the merit of Capa's work, which is just ridiculous.
Thanks for the article link!

Phil Forrest
 
I suppose I am completely out of the loop. I wasn't aware that their were doubts about the authenticity of WWII combat photographers?
 
The real tragedy about Capa's work is that his estate is managed by his friends and family. And so the questions and challenges will continue. Cheers, OtL
 
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