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 3x4.5in 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 depicts a lively scene from Luzon, Philippines, featuring a gathering of people, likely locals, in what appears to be a communal area or market setting. The setting is characterized by traditional structures, including thatched-roof huts, and palm trees dotting the landscape. Taken in 1945, this photo captures a moment during the Second World War when U.S. forces were involved in significant military operations in the Philippines, particularly the liberation of Luzon from Japanese occupation. The events surrounding the liberation of Luzon were crucial in the Pacific theater of World War II. General Douglas MacArthur famously returned to the Philippines in 1944, fulfilling his promise to the Filipino people. The following year witnessed intense military engagements, culminating in the eventual liberation and significant changes to the Philippines? political landscape. Community interactions during this period would have been impacted by the presence of military personnel and the ongoing transition from war to peace.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-16T08:26:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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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
Type: Photograph
Subject: Luzon, community life, Philippines, history, military, 1945
Theme: conflicts & wars, cultures & ethnicities, social history, travel
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1945
Size: 3x4.5in
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
