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. The photograph depicts a group of children standing outside a rustic building in Okinawa, Japan, taken in July 1945, shortly after the end of the Battle of Okinawa. The children appear to be in casual clothing, with some holding objects in their hands. The background features a simple structure that looks like a dwelling, with a rugged landscape surrounding them. This photo captures a moment of everyday life in post-war Japan through the lens of a soldier named Jim. In July 1945, the atmosphere in Okinawa was one of recovery and adjustment following one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. The Battle of Okinawa resulted in significant loss of life and destruction, but it also marked the beginning of the American occupation of Japan. Many soldiers, like Jim, documented their experiences and interactions with the local populace during this transitional period. The image of children can serve as a poignant reminder of innocence amidst the chaos of war, highlighting the resilience and hope for the future. Jap kids, Taira, Okinawa July '45
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-18T14:57:59.000Z
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: children, post-war, Japan
Theme: conflicts & wars, cultures & ethnicities, history, social histor
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
