Close-Up of Dead Soldiers

Title

Close-Up of Dead Soldiers

Subject

United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan; War casualties--Photographs

Description

The image is a close up of two dead Japanese soldiers. Their bodies lay in a partially dug out hole in the ground. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. 

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Abstract

A close-up of two dead Japanese soldiers. Their bodies lay in a partially dug out hole in the ground.

Date

circa 1945

Is Part Of

36

Extent

4.5 x 3.5"

Type

Photograph

Identifier

CPL-UKLEJA-scrapbook-036-CW05

Citation

“Close-Up of Dead Soldiers,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 5, 2026, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/9521.