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ConsolidatedHomes of thousands of Filipinos were demolished when Japanese artillery and air raids rained down destruction on them. Houses above are of bamboo construction and were easy targets for the enemy, as is seen by this 13th AAF photo. Tocloban, Leyte

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Homes of thousands of...
Caption:
Homes of thousands of Filipinos were demolished when Japanese artillery and air raids rained down destruction on them. Houses above are of bamboo construction and were easy targets for the enemy, as is seen by this 13th AAF photo. Tocloban, Leyte
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31348-55299AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

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Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://www.fold3.com/document/46946728/homes-of-thousands-of-filipinos-were-demolished-when-japanese-artillery-and-air-raids-rained-down-de : accessed Jul 29, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Fold3
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008