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 a soldier, presumably Jim, standing outdoors in Okinawa during 1945. The scene depicts him in a casual pose, with a landscape that includes trees and possibly the remnants or markers of war in the background. The image likely reflects a moment of respite during the intense combat of the Battle of Okinawa, underscoring the experiences faced by soldiers in this critical campaign of World War II. The Battle of Okinawa, occurring from April to June 1945, was one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific theater. It involved fierce fighting between American forces and the Japanese army, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. The battle allowed U.S. forces to capture Okinawa as a strategic base for a potential invasion of Japan. The experiences chronicled through photographs such as this provide a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers amidst the chaos of war, capturing both the human spirit and the harsh realities of combat. The back of the photograph includes the inscription "Jap, Okinawa '45," indicating its location and context. This phrasing is reflective of the wartime attitudes and language of that era, providing insight into the period's social dynamics. The visual elements in the photo, including the natural landscape, further contribute to the historical narrative of soldiers' experiences during significant conflicts.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-10-18T13:57:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Item Specifics
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: soldier, Okinawa, WWII, Battle of Okinawa, history, military
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, people, 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
