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Local women and girls. 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.

Buildings on waterfront. 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 the Indian movie "Kismet." 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.

Ornate carved arch doorway, likely as part of a temple complex. 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.

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.

Unfortunate souls, victims of famine, disease, or some other cause. 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.

Market with temple rooftop in the background (top), and elderly turbaned man (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.

Laborers dig (left), and girl balances water vessel on her head (right). 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 at busy market. 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.

Local Indian photographer at work. 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.