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China: Japanese troops waiting for a troop train to depart. Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 9, 1945). The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the war merged into the greater conflict of World War II as a major front of what is broadly known as the Pacific War. Although the two countries had fought intermittently since 1931, total war started in earnest in 1937 and ended only with the surrender of Japan in 1945. Stock Photo

RM2B0155R–China: Japanese troops waiting for a troop train to depart. Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 9, 1945). The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the war merged into the greater conflict of World War II as a major front of what is broadly known as the Pacific War. Although the two countries had fought intermittently since 1931, total war started in earnest in 1937 and ended only with the surrender of Japan in 1945.

Japanese soldier in Hiroshima 20th century Japan - World War II National archives. Washington Stock Photo

RMGG2DRR–Japanese soldier in Hiroshima 20th century Japan - World War II National archives. Washington

Lt. Hiroo Onoda, Japanese World War II soldier, 1940s. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWAH4A–Lt. Hiroo Onoda, Japanese World War II soldier, 1940s. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection

Vintage photograph World War II - Japanese navy officer surrenders to American soldiers on Okinawa Stock Photo

RM2K6424A–Vintage photograph World War II - Japanese navy officer surrenders to American soldiers on Okinawa

Guadalcanal. A wounded soldier being tended to in the jungle of Guadalcanal, 1943/3 Stock Photo

RM2X8CN6Y–Guadalcanal. A wounded soldier being tended to in the jungle of Guadalcanal, 1943/3

Okinawa U.S. Marines pass a dead Japanese soldier in a destroyed village, during World War two 1945 Stock Photo

RMEX6MHW–Okinawa U.S. Marines pass a dead Japanese soldier in a destroyed village, during World War two 1945

Marine fires on a Japanese position using an M1 Thompson submachine gun during an advance on Okinawa in 1945 Stock Photo

RMEGTTRA–Marine fires on a Japanese position using an M1 Thompson submachine gun during an advance on Okinawa in 1945

MARSHALL ISLANDS - 02 Febrary 1944 - Japanese soldier surrendering to three US soldiers in the Marshall Islands - Photo: Geopix/J Fabian Stock Photo

RM2GED7A4–MARSHALL ISLANDS - 02 Febrary 1944 - Japanese soldier surrendering to three US soldiers in the Marshall Islands - Photo: Geopix/J Fabian

Ron Foster, Miiko Taka, on-set of the film, 'Operation Bottleneck', United Artists, 1961 Stock Photo

RM2J4HPGB–Ron Foster, Miiko Taka, on-set of the film, 'Operation Bottleneck', United Artists, 1961

A Japanese soldier with communications equipment,ca. 1933. Stock Photo

RMRAAF8A–A Japanese soldier with communications equipment,ca. 1933.

Lt. Hiroo Onoda, Japanese World War II soldier, 1940s Stock Photo

RMBTJK8F–Lt. Hiroo Onoda, Japanese World War II soldier, 1940s

Propaganda poster to stimulate war efforts in Australia with threat of Japanese soldier. Dated 1942 Stock Photo

RMF7NB8J–Propaganda poster to stimulate war efforts in Australia with threat of Japanese soldier. Dated 1942

A military funeral for soldiers who lost their lives in action against the Japanese during World War II. Stock Photo

RFJ7ACAA–A military funeral for soldiers who lost their lives in action against the Japanese during World War II.

World War II Photo - Marines surround dead Japanese soldier searching for souvineers - Tarawa Stock Photo

RM2A8BNG6–World War II Photo - Marines surround dead Japanese soldier searching for souvineers - Tarawa

OKINAWA, PACIFIC OCEAN - April 1945 - US Marines pass through a small village where Japanese soldiers lay dead after fighting Japanese forces on Okina Stock Photo

RM2K4RADP–OKINAWA, PACIFIC OCEAN - April 1945 - US Marines pass through a small village where Japanese soldiers lay dead after fighting Japanese forces on Okina

Japanese soldiers during their advance in Southeast Asia in the Second World War. Stock Photo

RM2B2B8M4–Japanese soldiers during their advance in Southeast Asia in the Second World War.

Australian stretcher bearer, Corporal Leslie Allen of the 2/5th Infantry Battalion, rescues an American soldier during fighting against the Japanese on Mount Tambu, during World War II ca. 1943 Stock Photo

RM2JAR1YX–Australian stretcher bearer, Corporal Leslie Allen of the 2/5th Infantry Battalion, rescues an American soldier during fighting against the Japanese on Mount Tambu, during World War II ca. 1943

This vintage World War II cartoon poster features a factory worker squeezing a Japanese soldier in a vice. Stock Photo

RFCNT1PB–This vintage World War II cartoon poster features a factory worker squeezing a Japanese soldier in a vice.

Photograph of a captured Chinese soldier being buried alive by Japanese troops. Dated 1941 Stock Photo

RMF7NGGT–Photograph of a captured Chinese soldier being buried alive by Japanese troops. Dated 1941

China: Smiling Japanese troops, 1937. Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 9, 1945). The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the war merged into the greater conflict of World War II as a major front of what is broadly known as the Pacific War. Although the two countries had fought intermittently since 1931, total war started in earnest in 1937 and ended only with the surrender of Japan in 1945. Stock Photo

RM2B01563–China: Smiling Japanese troops, 1937. Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 9, 1945). The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the war merged into the greater conflict of World War II as a major front of what is broadly known as the Pacific War. Although the two countries had fought intermittently since 1931, total war started in earnest in 1937 and ended only with the surrender of Japan in 1945.

War in the Pacific. US soldier under the fire of the Japanese, at Okinawa 'Death Valley' May 10, 1945 Japan - World War II U.S. marines corps picture Stock Photo

RMGG29YX–War in the Pacific. US soldier under the fire of the Japanese, at Okinawa 'Death Valley' May 10, 1945 Japan - World War II U.S. marines corps picture

World War II, American P.O.W.s with Japanese captors, 01/28/1944.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWAXF5–World War II, American P.O.W.s with Japanese captors, 01/28/1944.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection

Vintage World War II photograph - heavy bombers of the US 8th Airforce bomb Bruschal in Germany Stock Photo

RM2K64263–Vintage World War II photograph - heavy bombers of the US 8th Airforce bomb Bruschal in Germany

Guadalcanal. Dead Japanese soldiers at the mouth of Alligator Creek during the Guadalcanal Campaign l on 21 August 1942, after being killed by U.S. Marines during the Battle of the Tenaru. Stock Photo

RM2X8CN71–Guadalcanal. Dead Japanese soldiers at the mouth of Alligator Creek during the Guadalcanal Campaign l on 21 August 1942, after being killed by U.S. Marines during the Battle of the Tenaru.

Hiroo Onoda, Hiroo Onoda (1922-2014), c. 1944. Hiroo Onoda (1922 – 2014) Imperial Japanese Army intelligence officer who fought in World War II and did not surrender at the war's end in August 1945 spending 29 years hiding in the Philippines Stock Photo

RM2WCNK3G–Hiroo Onoda, Hiroo Onoda (1922-2014), c. 1944. Hiroo Onoda (1922 – 2014) Imperial Japanese Army intelligence officer who fought in World War II and did not surrender at the war's end in August 1945 spending 29 years hiding in the Philippines

Vintage photo circa March 1943 of dead Japanese soldiers next to their destroyed landing craft on a beach in Buna, New Guinea after an attack by the United States and Australian armed forces. Stock Photo

RM2KYW5XJ–Vintage photo circa March 1943 of dead Japanese soldiers next to their destroyed landing craft on a beach in Buna, New Guinea after an attack by the United States and Australian armed forces.

Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, after becoming Minister of the Imperial Japanese Navy, was chosen in 1940 to be Prime Minister of the Japanese war time government. After a very long and distinguished Naval career, his time as Prime Minister lasted only six months. Later, after his retirement, the Emperor called him back to service. To see my other WW II-related images, Search: Prestor vintage WW II Stock Photo

RF2DC9RFF–Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, after becoming Minister of the Imperial Japanese Navy, was chosen in 1940 to be Prime Minister of the Japanese war time government. After a very long and distinguished Naval career, his time as Prime Minister lasted only six months. Later, after his retirement, the Emperor called him back to service. To see my other WW II-related images, Search: Prestor vintage WW II

RM2BRHRFD–Vintage photograph World War II - Japanese navy officer surrenders to American soldiers on Okinawa

RMRAAF8E–A Japanese soldier with communications equipment,ca. 1933.

World War II, American P.O.W.s with Japanese captors, 01/28/1944. Stock Photo

RMBTK1KD–World War II, American P.O.W.s with Japanese captors, 01/28/1944.

Japanese soldier Yasuno Chikao an instant before he beheads Sgt Leonard Siffleet. Stock Photo

RM2H01T5M–Japanese soldier Yasuno Chikao an instant before he beheads Sgt Leonard Siffleet.

RM2J4HPH4–Ron Foster, Miiko Taka, on-set of the film, 'Operation Bottleneck', United Artists, 1961

Nanjing, China. 10th Dec, 2017. (171210) -- NANJING, Dec. 10, 2017 (Xinhua) -- The combo picture shows the portrait, signature of Li Gaoshan and illustrated story reviving his tragedy based on facts. Born on Feb. 24, 1925, Li is a survivor of Nanjing Massacre, a heinous crime committed by the Japanese militarists during World War II in 1937, in Nanjing, then capital of China. In the winter of 1937, then 13-year old Li served as a soldier guarding Nanjing. After handing over his arms and surrendered, he and hundreds of his battle companions were escorted to enclosed houses, then confronting wi Stock Photo

RMKMH56N–Nanjing, China. 10th Dec, 2017. (171210) -- NANJING, Dec. 10, 2017 (Xinhua) -- The combo picture shows the portrait, signature of Li Gaoshan and illustrated story reviving his tragedy based on facts. Born on Feb. 24, 1925, Li is a survivor of Nanjing Massacre, a heinous crime committed by the Japanese militarists during World War II in 1937, in Nanjing, then capital of China. In the winter of 1937, then 13-year old Li served as a soldier guarding Nanjing. After handing over his arms and surrendered, he and hundreds of his battle companions were escorted to enclosed houses, then confronting wi

BOUGAINVILLE, PACIFIC OCEAN - circa November 1943 - US Marines on foot and in an armoured personnel carrier after an engagement with Japanese soldiers Stock Photo

RM2H6TX5J–BOUGAINVILLE, PACIFIC OCEAN - circa November 1943 - US Marines on foot and in an armoured personnel carrier after an engagement with Japanese soldiers

A group of American prisoners of war captured by the Japanese. They stand wrapped in blankets. Some of them wear bandages. Stock Photo

RM2B2B8MP–A group of American prisoners of war captured by the Japanese. They stand wrapped in blankets. Some of them wear bandages.

Võ Nguyên Giáp 1911 – 4 October 2013) General in the Vietnam People's Army and politician. He first grew to prominence during World War II, where he served as the military leader of the Viet Minh resistance against the Japanese occupation of Vietnam. Giáp was a principal commander in two wars: the First Indochina War (1946–54) and the Vietnam War (1960–1975). He participated in the following historically significant battles: Lạng Sơn (1950), Hòa Bình (1951–52), Điện Biên Phủ (1954), the Tết Offensive (1968), the Easter Offensive (1972), and the final Ho Chi Minh Campaign (1975). Stock Photo

RME1GGE7–Võ Nguyên Giáp 1911 – 4 October 2013) General in the Vietnam People's Army and politician. He first grew to prominence during World War II, where he served as the military leader of the Viet Minh resistance against the Japanese occupation of Vietnam. Giáp was a principal commander in two wars: the First Indochina War (1946–54) and the Vietnam War (1960–1975). He participated in the following historically significant battles: Lạng Sơn (1950), Hòa Bình (1951–52), Điện Biên Phủ (1954), the Tết Offensive (1968), the Easter Offensive (1972), and the final Ho Chi Minh Campaign (1975).

A Japanese soldier says goodbye to his family. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T693KN–A Japanese soldier says goodbye to his family. [automated translation]

1940s GENERAL HIDEKI TOJO IN UNIFORM CHOSEN PRIME MINISTER TO LEAD JAPAN 1941-1944 HANGED AS WORLD WAR II WAR CRIMINAL Stock Photo

RMEGCPET–1940s GENERAL HIDEKI TOJO IN UNIFORM CHOSEN PRIME MINISTER TO LEAD JAPAN 1941-1944 HANGED AS WORLD WAR II WAR CRIMINAL

China: Japanese troops on a troop train in north China. Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 9, 1945). The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the war merged into the greater conflict of World War II as a major front of what is broadly known as the Pacific War. Although the two countries had fought intermittently since 1931, total war started in earnest in 1937 and ended only with the surrender of Japan in 1945. Stock Photo

RM2B0155M–China: Japanese troops on a troop train in north China. Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 9, 1945). The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the war merged into the greater conflict of World War II as a major front of what is broadly known as the Pacific War. Although the two countries had fought intermittently since 1931, total war started in earnest in 1937 and ended only with the surrender of Japan in 1945.

The Pacific War: Japanese infantry in Manila December 1941 Japan - World War II Narional archives. Washington Stock Photo

RMGG2D4E–The Pacific War: Japanese infantry in Manila December 1941 Japan - World War II Narional archives. Washington

China: Execution of Chinese collaborators by Nationalist troops, Shanghai, 1937. Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 9, 1945). The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the war merged into the greater conflict of World War II as a major front of what is broadly known as the Pacific War. Although the two countries had fought intermittently since 1931, total war started in earnest in 1937 and ended only with the surrender of Japan in 1945. Stock Photo

RM2B01560–China: Execution of Chinese collaborators by Nationalist troops, Shanghai, 1937. Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 9, 1945). The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the war merged into the greater conflict of World War II as a major front of what is broadly known as the Pacific War. Although the two countries had fought intermittently since 1931, total war started in earnest in 1937 and ended only with the surrender of Japan in 1945.

Vintage photograph World War II - British tank crosses bridge Waal river Stock Photo

RM2RGA9XG–Vintage photograph World War II - British tank crosses bridge Waal river

Vietnam: British troops in Saigon at the end of World War II, 1945-1946. In September 1945, 20,000 British troops of the 20th Indian Division occupied Saigon under the command of General Sir Douglas David Gracey. During the Potsdam Conference in July 1945, the Allies had agreed on Britain taking control of Vietnam south of the 16th parallel (then part of French Indochina) from the Japanese occupiers. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh, leader of the Communist Viet Minh, proclaimed Vietnamese independence from French rule and major pro-independence and anti-French demonstrations were held in Saigon. Stock Photo

RM2B01D26–Vietnam: British troops in Saigon at the end of World War II, 1945-1946. In September 1945, 20,000 British troops of the 20th Indian Division occupied Saigon under the command of General Sir Douglas David Gracey. During the Potsdam Conference in July 1945, the Allies had agreed on Britain taking control of Vietnam south of the 16th parallel (then part of French Indochina) from the Japanese occupiers. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh, leader of the Communist Viet Minh, proclaimed Vietnamese independence from French rule and major pro-independence and anti-French demonstrations were held in Saigon.

Three men kneel before their open graves on Guam in 1941. Behind them are Japanese soldiers about to decapitate them with swords. Photo was made shortly after the seizure of Guam by the Japanese. Photo was obtained in 1945 from a Japanese soldier who said it was circulated among them for 'morale' purposes. World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 13 116) Stock Photo

RMKWC2W5–Three men kneel before their open graves on Guam in 1941. Behind them are Japanese soldiers about to decapitate them with swords. Photo was made shortly after the seizure of Guam by the Japanese. Photo was obtained in 1945 from a Japanese soldier who said it was circulated among them for 'morale' purposes. World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 13 116)

RM2B01D23–Vietnam: British troops in Saigon at the end of World War II, 1945-1946. In September 1945, 20,000 British troops of the 20th Indian Division occupied Saigon under the command of General Sir Douglas David Gracey. During the Potsdam Conference in July 1945, the Allies had agreed on Britain taking control of Vietnam south of the 16th parallel (then part of French Indochina) from the Japanese occupiers. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh, leader of the Communist Viet Minh, proclaimed Vietnamese independence from French rule and major pro-independence and anti-French demonstrations were held in Saigon.

Guadalcanal.Troops from the 164th infantry at rest in the jungle during the Guadalcanal campaign, 1942/3 Stock Photo

RM2X8CN70–Guadalcanal.Troops from the 164th infantry at rest in the jungle during the Guadalcanal campaign, 1942/3

Vietnam: Japanese troops entering Saigon, French Indochina, 1941. In September 1940, during World War II, the newly created regime of Vichy France granted Japan's demands for military access to Tonkin with the invasion of French Indochina (or Vietnam Expedition). This allowed Japan better access to China in the Second Sino-Japanese War against the forces of Chiang Kai-shek, but it was also part of Japan's strategy for dominion over the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. Stock Photo

RM2B01CD1–Vietnam: Japanese troops entering Saigon, French Indochina, 1941. In September 1940, during World War II, the newly created regime of Vichy France granted Japan's demands for military access to Tonkin with the invasion of French Indochina (or Vietnam Expedition). This allowed Japan better access to China in the Second Sino-Japanese War against the forces of Chiang Kai-shek, but it was also part of Japan's strategy for dominion over the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.

While taking a rest, Japanese soldiers wave to one of their planes, which flies over them. Stock Photo

RM2B2B8KX–While taking a rest, Japanese soldiers wave to one of their planes, which flies over them.

USA/Vietnam: Lieutenant Albert Peter Dewey (1916 - 26 September 1945), shot by accident by Viet Minh troops on September 26, 1945, who mistook him for a French soldier. Dewey was the first American fatality in French Indochina, killed in the early aftermath of World War II. Dewey arrived on September 4, 1945 in Saigon to head a seven-man OSS team 'to represent American interests' and collect intelligence. Working with the Viet Minh, he arranged the repatriation of 4,549 Allied POWs, including 240 Americans, from two Japanese camps near Saigon, code named Project Embankment. Stock Photo

RM2B01FJF–USA/Vietnam: Lieutenant Albert Peter Dewey (1916 - 26 September 1945), shot by accident by Viet Minh troops on September 26, 1945, who mistook him for a French soldier. Dewey was the first American fatality in French Indochina, killed in the early aftermath of World War II. Dewey arrived on September 4, 1945 in Saigon to head a seven-man OSS team 'to represent American interests' and collect intelligence. Working with the Viet Minh, he arranged the repatriation of 4,549 Allied POWs, including 240 Americans, from two Japanese camps near Saigon, code named Project Embankment.

Small child looks apprehensively at the U.S. soldier supervising the transport of Los Angeles Japanese-Americans to Owens Valley Relocation Center during World War II. April 1942. Stock Photo

RMBTKHT9–Small child looks apprehensively at the U.S. soldier supervising the transport of Los Angeles Japanese-Americans to Owens Valley Relocation Center during World War II. April 1942.

Burma/Myanmar: Chinese child soldier on the China-Burma-India Theatre at Myitkyina, May 1944. This Chinese child soldier, age 10, with heavy pack, was a member of an army division boarding a plane returning them to China, following the capture of Myitkyina airfield, Burma, under the allied command of US Major General Frank Merrill. Chinese and allied troops had earlier crossed through the treacherous jungle of the Kumon Bum Mountains before attacking Japanese troops to the south. Exhaustion and disease led to the early evacuation of many Chinese and allied troops before the coming assault. Stock Photo

RM2B01F51–Burma/Myanmar: Chinese child soldier on the China-Burma-India Theatre at Myitkyina, May 1944. This Chinese child soldier, age 10, with heavy pack, was a member of an army division boarding a plane returning them to China, following the capture of Myitkyina airfield, Burma, under the allied command of US Major General Frank Merrill. Chinese and allied troops had earlier crossed through the treacherous jungle of the Kumon Bum Mountains before attacking Japanese troops to the south. Exhaustion and disease led to the early evacuation of many Chinese and allied troops before the coming assault.

A group of Japanese soldiers in a gun emplacement during a battle. Stock Photo

RM2B2B8MD–A group of Japanese soldiers in a gun emplacement during a battle.

Vietnam: Armed Japanese troops in Saigon under British control after Japanese surrender, 1945. In September 1945, 20,000 British troops of the 20th Indian Division occupied Saigon under the command of General Sir Douglas David Gracey. During the Potsdam Conference in July 1945, the Allies had agreed on Britain taking control of Vietnam south of the 16th parallel (then part of French Indochina) from the Japanese occupiers. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh proclaimed Vietnamese independence from French rule and major pro-independence and anti-French demonstrations were held in Saigon. Stock Photo

RM2B01FKJ–Vietnam: Armed Japanese troops in Saigon under British control after Japanese surrender, 1945. In September 1945, 20,000 British troops of the 20th Indian Division occupied Saigon under the command of General Sir Douglas David Gracey. During the Potsdam Conference in July 1945, the Allies had agreed on Britain taking control of Vietnam south of the 16th parallel (then part of French Indochina) from the Japanese occupiers. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh proclaimed Vietnamese independence from French rule and major pro-independence and anti-French demonstrations were held in Saigon.

RM2J4HPGC–Ron Foster, Miiko Taka, on-set of the film, 'Operation Bottleneck', United Artists, 1961

USA: General Curtis Emerson LeMay (15 November 1906 - 1 October 1990), c. 1940s. Curtis Emerson LeMay was a general in the United States Air Force and the vice presidential running mate of American Independent Party presidential candidate George Wallace in 1968. He is credited with designing and implementing an effective, but also controversial, systematic strategic bombing campaign in the Pacific theater of World War II. During the war, he was known for planning and executing a massive bombing campaign against cities in Japan. After the war, he headed the Berlin airlift. Stock Photo

RM2B01TB9–USA: General Curtis Emerson LeMay (15 November 1906 - 1 October 1990), c. 1940s. Curtis Emerson LeMay was a general in the United States Air Force and the vice presidential running mate of American Independent Party presidential candidate George Wallace in 1968. He is credited with designing and implementing an effective, but also controversial, systematic strategic bombing campaign in the Pacific theater of World War II. During the war, he was known for planning and executing a massive bombing campaign against cities in Japan. After the war, he headed the Berlin airlift.

Burma Campaign, 1944-1945. A Japanese officer shares a cigarette with a soldier of the pro-Japanese Indian National Army during a brief rest in their ultimately ill-fated advance towards India, April 1944. Stock Photo

RM2M5GCMY–Burma Campaign, 1944-1945. A Japanese officer shares a cigarette with a soldier of the pro-Japanese Indian National Army during a brief rest in their ultimately ill-fated advance towards India, April 1944.

Philippines: Japanese prisoners of war under American military supervision, 1945. Japanese prisoners of war helping in the massive cleanup after the Battle of Manila in 1945. Stock Photo

RM2B017H2–Philippines: Japanese prisoners of war under American military supervision, 1945. Japanese prisoners of war helping in the massive cleanup after the Battle of Manila in 1945.

Photograph of a Marine Aiming at a Japanese Sniper on Okinawa in June 1945 Stock Photo

RM2JK2J05–Photograph of a Marine Aiming at a Japanese Sniper on Okinawa in June 1945

War in the Pacific. US soldier in front of the defense line of Naha, a city held by the Japanese, at Okinawa 'Death Valley' 1945 Japan - World War II U.S. marines corps picture Stock Photo

RMGG29YY–War in the Pacific. US soldier in front of the defense line of Naha, a city held by the Japanese, at Okinawa 'Death Valley' 1945 Japan - World War II U.S. marines corps picture

Second World War. Japanese troops. Stock Photo

RMP2F9RD–Second World War. Japanese troops.

Vintage World War II photograph - men of the 83rd Division, US 9th Army, advancing through Neuss, Germany Stock Photo

RM2K6424Y–Vintage World War II photograph - men of the 83rd Division, US 9th Army, advancing through Neuss, Germany

Cadet life at Japan's Millitary Academy. Occasionally a Japanese politician, or soldier slips, and mentions the war in the Pacific as merely the first battle in a 100 years war for Japanese domination of the world. Here is the Jap programme so far: ***** 1931: Japan seizes Manchuria in defiance of League of Nations. 1937: North China war. 1940: Economic sanctions imposed on Japan by US, Britain, Netherlands. 1941: Japan attacks US Fleet at Pearl Harbor before declaring war. September 01, 1939. (Photo by Japan Photo Library). Stock Photo

RM2HX4KA7–Cadet life at Japan's Millitary Academy. Occasionally a Japanese politician, or soldier slips, and mentions the war in the Pacific as merely the first battle in a 100 years war for Japanese domination of the world. Here is the Jap programme so far: ***** 1931: Japan seizes Manchuria in defiance of League of Nations. 1937: North China war. 1940: Economic sanctions imposed on Japan by US, Britain, Netherlands. 1941: Japan attacks US Fleet at Pearl Harbor before declaring war. September 01, 1939. (Photo by Japan Photo Library).

Japanese soldier holds the severed head of a Chinese man and a sword. The Japanese Army brutally occupied large areas of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War from 1937 to 1945. (BSLOC 2015 13 40) Stock Photo

RMKWC3C8–Japanese soldier holds the severed head of a Chinese man and a sword. The Japanese Army brutally occupied large areas of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War from 1937 to 1945. (BSLOC 2015 13 40)

Photograph of a subterrian surgery room. An American doctor operates on a soldier wounded by a Japanese sniper. Dated 1944 Stock Photo

RMEC7P02–Photograph of a subterrian surgery room. An American doctor operates on a soldier wounded by a Japanese sniper. Dated 1944

Admiral Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender documents aboard USS Missouri. Stock Photo

RFHG64M4–Admiral Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender documents aboard USS Missouri.

Japanese soldier on Saipan with all fight knocked out of him works around captured hosptial Stock Photo

RM2A9EK4R–Japanese soldier on Saipan with all fight knocked out of him works around captured hosptial

American servicemen and women gather in front of 'Rainbow Corner' Red Cross club in Paris to celebrate the unconditional surrender of the Japanese - August 15, 1945 Stock Photo

RFEC2PY9–American servicemen and women gather in front of 'Rainbow Corner' Red Cross club in Paris to celebrate the unconditional surrender of the Japanese - August 15, 1945

IWO JIMA, PACIFIC OCEAN - February 1945 - A flamethrower operator of Co. E, 2nd Bn, 9th Marines, runs under fire during the initial part of the Battle Stock Photo

RM2H75PDC–IWO JIMA, PACIFIC OCEAN - February 1945 - A flamethrower operator of Co. E, 2nd Bn, 9th Marines, runs under fire during the initial part of the Battle

World War II, U.S. troops with Japanese P.O.W.s, 06/26/1944. Stock Photo

RMBTK1KJ–World War II, U.S. troops with Japanese P.O.W.s, 06/26/1944.

Original caption: Maj. Gen. Charles H. Corlett, right, commanding the 19th Corps, awards Maj. Roy L. Atteberry of Corps G-3, the Silver Star at Boynton Manor Wilts, England, for gallantry in action against the Japanese in Kwajalein Island. Maj. Atteberry, under cover of riflemen, entered a bombproof shelter and found two natives and a Japanese soldier ready to throw a hand grenade. The Major disarmed the Japanese, thereby removing possible source of casualty other members of the attacking force. Maj. Atteberry is from Dallas, Texas. England 3 June 1944. Stock Photo

RM2A598C5–Original caption: Maj. Gen. Charles H. Corlett, right, commanding the 19th Corps, awards Maj. Roy L. Atteberry of Corps G-3, the Silver Star at Boynton Manor Wilts, England, for gallantry in action against the Japanese in Kwajalein Island. Maj. Atteberry, under cover of riflemen, entered a bombproof shelter and found two natives and a Japanese soldier ready to throw a hand grenade. The Major disarmed the Japanese, thereby removing possible source of casualty other members of the attacking force. Maj. Atteberry is from Dallas, Texas. England 3 June 1944.

A troop of Japanese soldiers fighting in a bay. On the water an explosion is visible. Stock Photo

RM2B2B8NE–A troop of Japanese soldiers fighting in a bay. On the water an explosion is visible.

Photograph of an American Marine trying to communicate with two Japanese child soldiers captured in Okinawa. Dated 1945 Stock Photo

RMEC7R1B–Photograph of an American Marine trying to communicate with two Japanese child soldiers captured in Okinawa. Dated 1945

Pilot Shiga before the japanese offense on Pearl Harbor on 12/07/1941 Stock Photo

RM2B2B8KG–Pilot Shiga before the japanese offense on Pearl Harbor on 12/07/1941

War Materials also Occupied by the Japanese - A lot of war materials, to be sent to Chiang Kai-shek's army, was captured by the Japanese troops when units of the Japanese troops entered the town, along the Ninpo-Hangchow Railway. April 25, 1941. (Photo by The Domei News Photos Service). Stock Photo

RM2HX5DFJ–War Materials also Occupied by the Japanese - A lot of war materials, to be sent to Chiang Kai-shek's army, was captured by the Japanese troops when units of the Japanese troops entered the town, along the Ninpo-Hangchow Railway. April 25, 1941. (Photo by The Domei News Photos Service).

Digitally restored war propaganda poster. Stock Photo

RFCNT1HW–Digitally restored war propaganda poster.

RM2B017H0–Philippines: Japanese prisoners of war under American military supervision, 1945. Japanese prisoners of war helping in the massive cleanup after the Battle of Manila in 1945.

The striking stare of a marine after fighting on the beach of Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands in February 1944. Stock Photo

RM2JK2J20–The striking stare of a marine after fighting on the beach of Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands in February 1944.

Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 World War II Washington, National archives Stock Photo

RMGG2B3M–Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 World War II Washington, National archives

Burma/Myanmar/USA: Frank Merrill (4 December 1903 - 11 December 1955) of 'Merrill's Marauders' fame, Allied officer in the China-Burma-India Theatre, World War II (1903-1955), c. 1944. Frank Dow Merrill is best remembered for his command of Merrill's Marauders, officially the 5307th Composite Unit (provisional), in the Burma Campaign of World War II. Merrill's Marauders came under General Joseph Stilwell's Northern Combat Area Command. It was a special forces unit modelled on the Chindits' long range penetration groups trained to operate from bases deep behind Japanese lines. Stock Photo

RM2B01AMR–Burma/Myanmar/USA: Frank Merrill (4 December 1903 - 11 December 1955) of 'Merrill's Marauders' fame, Allied officer in the China-Burma-India Theatre, World War II (1903-1955), c. 1944. Frank Dow Merrill is best remembered for his command of Merrill's Marauders, officially the 5307th Composite Unit (provisional), in the Burma Campaign of World War II. Merrill's Marauders came under General Joseph Stilwell's Northern Combat Area Command. It was a special forces unit modelled on the Chindits' long range penetration groups trained to operate from bases deep behind Japanese lines.

Vintage World War II photograph - troops from 15th Scottish Division fighting in the streets of Uelzen, Germany Stock Photo

RM2RGA8EF–Vintage World War II photograph - troops from 15th Scottish Division fighting in the streets of Uelzen, Germany

Korea: During the Korean War (25 June 1950 - armistice signed 27 July 1953) an interrogation team of the US 7th Infantry Division question a POW, Anvang-Ni, 20 September, 1950. The Korean War was a military conflict between the Republic of Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China (PRC), with military material aid from the Soviet Union. The war was a result of the physical division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War II. Stock Photo

RM2B01814–Korea: During the Korean War (25 June 1950 - armistice signed 27 July 1953) an interrogation team of the US 7th Infantry Division question a POW, Anvang-Ni, 20 September, 1950. The Korean War was a military conflict between the Republic of Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China (PRC), with military material aid from the Soviet Union. The war was a result of the physical division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War II.

Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka with Hiroo Onoda, Japanese soldier who remained in hiding for 30 years, 1974. Courtesy: CSU Stock Photo

RMCWAH4K–Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka with Hiroo Onoda, Japanese soldier who remained in hiding for 30 years, 1974. Courtesy: CSU

Japanese War Criminals Trials at Darwin. Japanese, on trial in the war crimes court at Darwin, make notes while charges are read. Striking picture of the Japanese on trial at Darwin for atrocities committed on Australians in Timor. They scribble notes as the prosecutor outlines the charges. March 04, 1946. (Photo by Australian Official Photograph). Stock Photo

RM2HX5DFR–Japanese War Criminals Trials at Darwin. Japanese, on trial in the war crimes court at Darwin, make notes while charges are read. Striking picture of the Japanese on trial at Darwin for atrocities committed on Australians in Timor. They scribble notes as the prosecutor outlines the charges. March 04, 1946. (Photo by Australian Official Photograph).

Japanese relocation, California. All baggage is inspected before newcomers enter the Santa Anita Park Assembly Center at Arcadia, California, for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Evacuees are transferred later to War Relocation Authority centers for the duration. Stock Photo

RM2J3NE46–Japanese relocation, California. All baggage is inspected before newcomers enter the Santa Anita Park Assembly Center at Arcadia, California, for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Evacuees are transferred later to War Relocation Authority centers for the duration.

Alleged Major Japanese War Criminals : Sadao Araki, Former General, War Minister, member of the supreme war council, and Japanese education minister, is on trial at the international Military tribunal for the far east, Tokyo, Japan. August 23, 1947. (Photo by Skinner, U.S. Army Signal Corps). Stock Photo

RM2HX5DGP–Alleged Major Japanese War Criminals : Sadao Araki, Former General, War Minister, member of the supreme war council, and Japanese education minister, is on trial at the international Military tribunal for the far east, Tokyo, Japan. August 23, 1947. (Photo by Skinner, U.S. Army Signal Corps).

Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands: August 8, 1945 A Marine uses a flame thrower against Japanese troops during the invasion of the Kwajalein Islands. Stock Photo

RM2RBTE9Y–Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands: August 8, 1945 A Marine uses a flame thrower against Japanese troops during the invasion of the Kwajalein Islands.

Alleged Major Japanese War Criminals : Koki Hirota, Prime Minister from March 1936 to Feb. 1937, and Foreign Minister under Saito, Okarh, and Konove, is one of the 25 alleged major Japanese war Criminals on trial at the international Military tribunal for the far east in Tokyo, Japan. August 25, 1947. (Photo by Skinner, U.S. Army Signal Corps). Stock Photo

RM2HX5DEB–Alleged Major Japanese War Criminals : Koki Hirota, Prime Minister from March 1936 to Feb. 1937, and Foreign Minister under Saito, Okarh, and Konove, is one of the 25 alleged major Japanese war Criminals on trial at the international Military tribunal for the far east in Tokyo, Japan. August 25, 1947. (Photo by Skinner, U.S. Army Signal Corps).

RMKWC4W1–Three men kneel before their open graves on Guam in 1941. Behind them are Japanese soldiers about to decapitate them with swords. Photo was made shortly after the seizure of Guam by the Japanese. Photo was obtained in 1945 from a Japanese soldier who said it was circulated among them for 'morale' purposes. World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 13 116)

RMW2GCC2–Original caption: Maj. Gen. Charles H. Corlett, right, commanding the 19th Corps, awards Maj. Roy L. Atteberry of Corps G-3, the Silver Star at Boynton Manor Wilts, England, for gallantry in action against the Japanese in Kwajalein Island. Maj. Atteberry, under cover of riflemen, entered a bombproof shelter and found two natives and a Japanese soldier ready to throw a hand grenade. The Major disarmed the Japanese, thereby removing possible source of casualty other members of the attacking force. Maj. Atteberry is from Dallas, Texas. England 3 June 1944.

Rota Garrison Enters Guam Stockade : Twenty-six hundred Japanese troops who formerly made up the garrison of surrendered Rota stand within the confines of the prisoner of war stockade on Guam September 5 after they had been brought from their hold out island to the great American base 50 miles to the South. September 24, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Photo). Stock Photo

RM2HX5DG7–Rota Garrison Enters Guam Stockade : Twenty-six hundred Japanese troops who formerly made up the garrison of surrendered Rota stand within the confines of the prisoner of war stockade on Guam September 5 after they had been brought from their hold out island to the great American base 50 miles to the South. September 24, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Photo).

Two marines pose with a dead Japanese at battle of Tarawa Stock Photo

RM2A9EKRH–Two marines pose with a dead Japanese at battle of Tarawa

View over the deck of an aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy. A bomber is about to take off to join the attack on Pearl Harbor. The crew waves goodbye to it. Stock Photo

RM2B2B8KJ–View over the deck of an aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy. A bomber is about to take off to join the attack on Pearl Harbor. The crew waves goodbye to it.

Major Japanese War Criminals on Trial in Tokyo : Oka Takasumi, Former Vice Admiral, chief of the general and military affairs bureau of the navy from 1940 to 1944 and vice navy minister under Koiso in 1944, is on trial at the International military tribunal for the Far East, Tokyo, Japan. June 19, 1947. (Photo by Skinner, U.S. Army Signal Corps). Stock Photo

RM2HX5DET–Major Japanese War Criminals on Trial in Tokyo : Oka Takasumi, Former Vice Admiral, chief of the general and military affairs bureau of the navy from 1940 to 1944 and vice navy minister under Koiso in 1944, is on trial at the International military tribunal for the Far East, Tokyo, Japan. June 19, 1947. (Photo by Skinner, U.S. Army Signal Corps).

An actress draws characters on a Japanese flag. The flag is sent to a soldier. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69GWC–An actress draws characters on a Japanese flag. The flag is sent to a soldier. [automated translation]

Jap War Crimes Defendants in Group : This is the first group picture of high ranking military and other Japanese officials as they posed for a new year's photograph on the steps of the International Military tribunal for the far east, Tokyo where they are being tried on war crimes charges. Hideki Tojo, Former Premier and No. 1 Japanese on trial is fifth left, top row (bald, wearing glasses). January 6, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). Stock Photo

RM2HX5DFG–Jap War Crimes Defendants in Group : This is the first group picture of high ranking military and other Japanese officials as they posed for a new year's photograph on the steps of the International Military tribunal for the far east, Tokyo where they are being tried on war crimes charges. Hideki Tojo, Former Premier and No. 1 Japanese on trial is fifth left, top row (bald, wearing glasses). January 6, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Japanese soldiers during the attack on Singapore. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69GJW–Japanese soldiers during the attack on Singapore. [automated translation]

The Pacific War in Okinawa: American Marine throwing a grenade towards the Japanese lines May 6, 1945 Japan - World War II U.S. marines corps photograph Stock Photo

RMGG2AAK–The Pacific War in Okinawa: American Marine throwing a grenade towards the Japanese lines May 6, 1945 Japan - World War II U.S. marines corps photograph

Japanese War Criminal Trials at Darwin : Defending counsel, front, and prisoners, at rear, show intense concentration when listening to a surprise twist in the evidence. Names, front from left : Captain S. Goto, assistant defence counsel, of HQ 48th Jap. Divn.; Lieutenant K. Takeda, assistant defence counsel, of HQ 6th Japanese Naval Guard; Captain Y. Matsushima, interpreter, of HQ 48th Japanese Division; VX 93462, Captain W. G. Cole, defending officer, of Oakleigh (Vic.). Notice Lieutenant Takeda's attitude, and his white gloves on table. March 17, 1946. (Photo by Australian Official Photogra Stock Photo

RM2HX5DGB–Japanese War Criminal Trials at Darwin : Defending counsel, front, and prisoners, at rear, show intense concentration when listening to a surprise twist in the evidence. Names, front from left : Captain S. Goto, assistant defence counsel, of HQ 48th Jap. Divn.; Lieutenant K. Takeda, assistant defence counsel, of HQ 6th Japanese Naval Guard; Captain Y. Matsushima, interpreter, of HQ 48th Japanese Division; VX 93462, Captain W. G. Cole, defending officer, of Oakleigh (Vic.). Notice Lieutenant Takeda's attitude, and his white gloves on table. March 17, 1946. (Photo by Australian Official Photogra

Vintage World War II photograph - the King, George VI of Great Britain accompanies by the Queen and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, VE Day celebration. Stock Photo

RM2RGA9G0–Vintage World War II photograph - the King, George VI of Great Britain accompanies by the Queen and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, VE Day celebration.

Korea: During the Korean War (25 June 1950 - armistice signed 27 July 1953), a line of US Army soldiers file past a group of Korean women and children carrying their possessions. The Korean War was a military conflict between the Republic of Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China (PRC), with military material aid from the Soviet Union. The war was a result of the physical division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War II. Stock Photo

RM2B01812–Korea: During the Korean War (25 June 1950 - armistice signed 27 July 1953), a line of US Army soldiers file past a group of Korean women and children carrying their possessions. The Korean War was a military conflict between the Republic of Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China (PRC), with military material aid from the Soviet Union. The war was a result of the physical division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War II.

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