US Army jeeps crossing a log bridge, Burma
Gift in memory of Sgt. Lyle E. Eberspecher
Description:
Photograph. Civilians and United States servicemen riding in jeeps across a log bridge; a flag of the United States and China are at the front of both jeeps; workers are observing in the background. Official caption on front: "First jeep crosses log bridge near the Burma border. US Army Photo 158-14." Burma [modern-day Myanmar]. No date
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1944
1945
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This collection consists of approximately 1700 official military photographs that were reproduced by the Official Photos Company of Hollywood. Referred to as The War's Greatest Photographs, many of these photographs have been featured in magazines and books and many of the originals can be found in the United States National Archives and Records Administration. The images feature every theater and branch of the military in various campaigns and battles throughout World War II.
Geography:
Myanma
Latitude:
22.000
Longitude:
98.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Jeep automobiles--American--Burma
Bridges--Burma
Flags--American--Burma
Military parades & ceremonies--Burma
Flags--Chinese--Burma