Ornate building on manicured grounds. 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.

Fancy buildings alongside a river. 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.

Expansive and busy market crowded with people. 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.

Man squatting on mud wall. 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.

Two boys pose side by side, one in a scout uniform or similar. 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.

Busy market area. 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.

The dead in preparation for cremation, or in the midst of cremation. 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.

Men with cymbal, drum, and person in a dress. 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.