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 depicts two soldiers walking along a path in a tropical setting, likely in Okinawa, Japan, around 1945. The scene captures a moment in time during World War II, possibly reflecting the soldiers' experiences amidst their duties or while in transit. The photograph was taken by Jim, a soldier serving with the 41st Division, and showcases the environment where military operations were conducted. The battle of Okinawa, which occurred in 1945, was one of the largest and bloodiest in the Pacific Theater, involving significant casualties on both sides. The battle was characterized by fierce fighting, extensive air and naval bombardments, and a desperate struggle for control over the island. The implications of the battle impacted the subsequent discussions of the war's conclusion and the use of atomic bombs later that year. The back of the photo features the handwritten text "Jap guih '45" and "Okinawa." These words offer insight into the context of the photo and underline the time and place at which it was taken. The term "Jap guih" may represent a phonetic or misspelled reference to Japan, reflecting the soldiers? vernacular during that period.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-10-18T13:57:58.000Z
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: soldiers, Okinawa, Japan, wartime
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, travel, cultures & ethnicities
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
