The Digital Collections of the National WWII Museum : Oral Histories

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Aerial views of the Aleutian Islands, most likely concentrating on Attu and its harbors in 1943.

Train running through mountainous pass, probably Alaska c.1943.

A soldier poses with a water buffalo in Australia.

War damaged Manila Cathedral in June 1945. From donor's notes: "Cathedral." Circa June 1945.

Photograph. Two Guamanian Chamorro men sitting on an ox-drawn cart. Personal caption on reverse: "Nature scene on Guam...

A captured Type 93 Japanese flamethrower is measured. "Captured Japanese flame throwers are analyzed for weapons...

Aerial view of waves of US naval vessels invading Iwo Jima coastline. Official caption:'"Assault on smoke-covered Iwo...

Ancient ruins on Tinian; sign in front of ruins reads "Prehistoric ruins left by unknown race which inhabited Tinian...

A Catholic shrine. "The Filipinos, though, for the most part, are a deeply religious people and are predominantly of...

Large church with grass roof and towers, probably at Clark Field, Luzon, Philippines during World War II

489.Photograph. 'File No: 59429 June 14, 1944 U. S. Navy ships pave way for Army smashing ashore at Biak-- Amphibious...

Several medical workers in white lab coats run tests in a laboratory. "Lab technician at 251st Station Hospital, New...

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