Men working metal in shade of tree. 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.

Room with boxes and metal vessels (top), and clustered men (bottom) with GI looking on from 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.

Daily life scenes 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.

An unidentified individual at the aircraft status board for the 22nd Bombardment Squadron, at Chakulia Air Base, India.The photo was taken after August 3 and September 10, 1943. The dates are based on two visible entry "B-25C, 42-55417, Missing In L.A.S. Action as of Aug 3, 4--" and the fact that 41-12950 went missing on September 10th. Of the seventeen...

Local people in Yunnan province, China, during WWII: People come and go through gate.

Celebrities visit and perform at Yangkai, Yunnan province, during WWII: GIs and medical staff share a meal with celebrities, including Betty Yeaton seated, Jinx Falkenburg standing in right background, and a Hollywood movie star on far left, and Mary Landa seated against back wall.

Taj Mahal. 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.