Description: This original photo is from a collection of photos from a soldier named Jim who served in World War II with the 125th Radio Intelligence Co, 41st Division. They were responsible for intercepting, analyzing, and decoding enemy communications. Jim's photos span the period of 1944-1945. All photos appear to have been taken by him or his friends, and very well could be one of a kind images. Some have stamps on their backs showing they were cleared by military censors, and others appear to have been developed in the U.S. after the war. Type & Size: A 3x4 original photograph. Condition: Good to fair condition. Some of these images have dented edges or missing corners from age and their prior life in a 1940s scrapbook. Please see photos. This photograph captures two Japanese women from Okinawa in 1945, likely taken shortly after World War II. The women's attire and the natural background suggest a rural setting. The image reflects a poignant moment in a transformative period for Okinawa, highlighting the cultural context of the time. In 1945, Okinawa was devastated during the battle between Allied forces and Japanese troops. This battle was significant due to its high casualties and strategic importance as a base for future operations in the Pacific. Following the war, Okinawa underwent considerable changes as the U.S. military established a presence on the island, influencing its cultural landscape.
Price: 32 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-10-18T13:57:58.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Type: Photograph
Subject: vintage, military, culture, 1940s, post-war, Japan, photography
Theme: history, conflicts & wars, cultures & ethnicities, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1945
Size: 3x4
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
