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 girls walking along a dirt road in Okinawa, Japan, during 1945, likely shortly after the end of World War II. In the background, there is a simple structure, possibly a house or shelter, indicative of the rural landscape that was present during that time. The girls are dressed in light clothing, which reflects the warm climate of Okinawa. In 1945, Okinawa played a crucial role in the Pacific theater of World War II, serving as a significant battleground and later as a base for U.S. military operations. The aftermath of the battle for Okinawa saw many local residents facing challenges in rebuilding their lives and communities as American forces occupied the island. Photographs from this era often encapsulate the stories and experiences of both the military personnel and the local populace, highlighting the cultural interactions that transpired during this turbulent period. Jap girls, Okinawa '45
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-18T14:57:59.000Z
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: Okinawa, post-war, culture, local life, historical
Theme: 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