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Silk map of the Visayan Islands, circa 1939-1945. The text "Army 10/44, No. C-42" is partially visible through the cardboard backing.

Photograph of the exterior of the Manila Hotel, Philippines, circa 1941. Inscription on verso: "Manila Hotel, P.I. Before the Japanese invasion in 1941. Item from the Lee Embree photograph album, circa 1920s-1970s. Album contains one hundred forty…

Photograph of two emaciated prisoners of war after their release from the Santo Tomas Internment Camp, Manila, Philippines, circa 1945. Inscription: "The day after release from Santo Thomas [Tomas] prison."

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944.Caption: "Picture No. 7 - Photographer circles around to the other side to see what happened aft. Large portion of…

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944.Caption: "Picture No. 6 - The curtain of smoke rises revealing the stricken cruiser, approximately 50 feet of bow…

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944.Caption: "Picture No. 5 - First three fish strike home. Smoke and flame of explosions still hide damage done."Item…

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944. Three torpedo wakes are visible.Caption: "Picture No. 4 - Torpedoes are dropped and show their wakes (three are…

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944.Caption: "Picture No. 3 - Cruiser after completion of dive bombing attacks of second strike on her. She is flaming…

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944.Caption: "Picture No. 2 - Commencement of strafing and dive bombing attack by second strike deckload assigned to…

Aerial photograph of the damaged Japanese cruiser Nachi during an attack by the U.S. Navy, Manila Bay, Philippines, November 5, 1944.Partial caption: "[text cut off] No.1 - [text cut off]nd of first strike assigned to cruiser, showing cruiser coming…