1972 Photo Contest, General Features, 1st prize
Photographer

Eddie Adams

The Associated Press

01 October, 1971

A US Marine recruit is yelled at by his drill sergeant. The recruits have to endure extreme physical stress during the training that lasts from early morning till late in the evening. They have to respond to their superiors' orders immediately or face severe reprimands.

About the photographer

Eddie Adams

The photographic career of American photojournalist Eddie Adams (New Kensington, Pennsylvania 1933 - New York City 2004) spanned 45 years, in which he covered every possible subj...

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