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Vignettes of daily life in India. 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.

Traffic policeman directs traffic as trams go by. 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.

People crushing rocks by hand (top), and boy herding cows (bottom). 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.

Poor people on street next to nice cars. 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.

Man sits cross-legged on stone. 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.

GI visiting ornate temple. 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.

Purchased image with scene from an Indian movie. 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 covered theater area in India. 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.

Man pumps water from a well up to a raised cistern. 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.

Rural countryside. 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.