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Street scene in SW China during WWII.

Street scene in Calcutta during WWII.

GIs and local vendor mingle during a rest stop on the train in India during WWII.

A funeral procession in China during WWII, with musicians and mourners. The large placard being carried says 福寿无疆, something like Limitless Good Life.

Men repair a damaged ATC ground transport vehicle, damaged by shrapnel or bullets. In China during WWII.

A Chinese representative of the Air Transport Office of the SYEHA WTB presents a picture to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the USAAF to an officer of the ATC at Chanyi, China. During WWII.

Person stands in dry rice paddies among cut rice stalks. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.

Men working metal in shade of tree. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.

A country haircut. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.

Woman holding child. Scenes in India witnessed by American GIs during WWII. For many Americans of that era, with their limited experience traveling, the everyday sights and sounds overseas were new, intriguing, and photo worthy.