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 captures a group of soldiers in Okinawa in 1945. They are posed in front of what appears to be a ceremonial area with a flag pole and a backdrop of trees. The focus is on the soldiers, who are wearing military uniforms and facing towards an unseen event. The context suggests that this image was likely taken during a ceremony or gathering significant to the military presence in the region at that time. In 1945, Okinawa was the site of one of the largest and bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The Battle of Okinawa lasted from April to June 1945 and was crucial in the Allied campaign to defeat Japan. Following the battle, the island became a major staging area for the planned invasion of Japan. The period around this photo is marked by military activities and post-war transitions as troops were regrouped and reorganized. Additionally, the use of military censors reflects the strict communication protocols maintained during the war. The back of the photo features the text ?M.18 APPROVED FOR MAILING PHOTO SERVICE OKINAWA 1945.? This indicates that the image was approved for mailing, suggesting it may have been sent as correspondence to family or friends back home in the United States. The photograph also bears some faint impressions that seem to read ?9 143,? possibly indicating a catalog number or identifying reference.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-18T14:57:59.000Z
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: soldiers, military, Okinawa, ceremony, post-war, 1945
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, people
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
