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Early images of Camp Schiel, in Tangchi township, Yunnan province, southeast of Kunming, shortly after its establishment. From the U.S. Government sources.
Musicians and singers preparing.... for what? In the CBI. From the U.S. Government sources.
A crowd of servicemen in robes and in uniforms sit around a table playing bingo, with three Chinese nurses looking on in curiosity. A single female American also looks on.
A group of Americans and two Chinese prepare to sing off a sheet of paper into a microphone.
Three Chinese women wait for American servicemen to come pay for a dance at a dance hall in the CBI.
GI football game in Assam, India, during WWII, October 1945.
On January 28th, 1945, personnel at Chanyi held 'Chariot Races.' We know nothing more, except that they obviously had a good time.
On January 28th, 1945, personnel at Chanyi held 'Chariot Races.' We know nothing more, except that they obviously had a good time.
On January 28th, 1945, personnel at Chanyi held 'Chariot Races.' We know nothing more, except that they obviously had a good time.
An American GI whispers encouragement to a donkey at a "race" arranged at Guilin during WWII.