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Ichigo Campaign

The "Ichigo Campaign" or "Operation Ichi-Go" (一号作戦 Ichi-gō Sakusen, lit. "Operation Number One") was a sweep by Japanese forces through southern China April to December 1944, especially directed to eliminate American air bases. See more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Ichi-Go.

Railway At Liuzhou Before Evacuation

Runway at Liuchow (Liuzhou) air base, China (prior to evacuation in 1944), during WWII.
Runway at Liuchow (Liuzhou) air base, China (prior to evacuation in 1944), during WWII. By the 16Th Combat Camera Unit . Images courtesy of Tony Strotman (extra on-image annotations by Tony Strotman).
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Food Sellers For Hungry Refugees

September 28, 1944 During WWII, food sellers from Liuchow, China, set up stands to cater to the hungry refugees from Kweilin (Guilin) escaping the Japanese drive into southwest China. Photo by Lt. N. J. Dain
September 28, 1944 During WWII, food sellers from Liuchow, China, set up stands to cater to the hungry refugees from Kweilin (Guilin) escaping the Japanese drive into southwest China. Photo by Lt. N. J. Dain
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Arms And Ammo On Side At Liuzhou

September 27, 1944 During WWII, arms and ammunition wait on the siding at Liuchow as the railhead is jammed with refugees fleeing the Japanese march on Kweilin (Guilin).
September 27, 1944 During WWII, arms and ammunition wait on the siding at Liuchow as the railhead is jammed with refugees fleeing the Japanese march on Kweilin (Guilin). Photo by Lt. N. J. Dain
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Chinese Refugees On Freight Train

During WWII, photo showing the way refugees live atop freight cars on their way out of Kweilin (Gulin).  Take at the south station, Liuchow, China.
September 27, 1944 During WWII, photo showing the way refugees live atop freight cars on their way out of Kweilin (Gulin). Take at the south station, Liuchow, China. Photo by Lt. N. J. Dain
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Refugees From Guilin Cooks At Liuzhou

September 27, 1944 During WWII, a refugee from the Japanese Ichigo drive on Kweilin (Guilin) prepares her evening meal in the station at Liuchow, China.
September 27, 1944 During WWII, a refugee from the Japanese Ichigo drive on Kweilin (Guilin) prepares her evening meal in the station at Liuchow, China. hoto by Lt. N. J. Dain.
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Refugee Train At Liuzhou

September 27, 1944 During WWII, Chinese artillery piece waiting on a siding near a refugee packed railroad yard at the south station, Liuchow, China. Photo by Lt. N. J. Dain
September 27, 1944 During WWII, Chinese artillery piece waiting on a siding near a refugee packed railroad yard at the south station, Liuchow, China. Photo by Lt. N. J. Dain
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Refugees At Liuzhou South Station

September 27, 1944 During WWII, long view of the south station, Liuchow, China, showing refugees packed atop freight cars in their attempt to flee the Japanese drive on Kweilin (Guilin).  Photo by Lt. N. J. Dain
September 27, 1944 During WWII, long view of the south station, Liuchow, China, showing refugees packed atop freight cars in their attempt to flee the Japanese drive on Kweilin (Guilin). Photo by Lt. N. J. Dain
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Refugees From Guilin On Freight Cars

September 27, 1944 During WWII, refugees from Kweilin (Guilin) packed the tops of freight cars pulling into the south station, Liuchow, as they fled the Japanese advance in western China.
September 27, 1944 During WWII, refugees from Kweilin (Guilin) packed the tops of freight cars pulling into the south station, Liuchow, as they fled the Japanese advance in western China. Photo by Lt. N. J. Dain
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Refugee Naps Under Train

During WWII, a refugee from the advancing Japanese troops at Kweilin catches a nap under the wheels of a railroad car at the south station, Liuchow, China.
September 27, 1944 During WWII, a refugee from the advancing Japanese troops at Kweilin catches a nap under the wheels of a railroad car at the south station, Liuchow, China. Photo by Lt. N. J. Dain
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Civilian Evacuation In Guangxi

Chinese civilian evacuation in Guangxi province, China, during WWII, during the summer or fall of 1944 as the Japanese swept through as part of the large Ichigo push.
Chinese civilian evacuation in Guangxi province, China, during WWII, during the summer or fall of 1944 as the Japanese swept through as part of the large Ichigo push.
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