WW2 Battle of Manila 1945 US submarine rescues allied prisoners war Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer. This photograph was taken by US forces during the Battle of Manila in 1945.Type & Size: A 4.5x3 original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Please see photos. The back side has remnants of having been glued into a photo album. Esp. Yellow glue.This photograph depicts a moment during the rescue of torpedoed Allied prisoners of war by a US submarine, taking place during the Battle of Manila in 1945. The image shows several individuals, likely military personnel and rescued prisoners, interacting on the submarine. The atmosphere is one of intense emotion, highlighting the theme of survival and camaraderie amid wartime struggles.The Battle of Manila, which occurred in February 1945, was a critical conflict during World War II where US forces fought against Japanese occupiers. The rescue of Allied prisoners is a poignant reminder of the risks faced by military personnel and victims of war. Submarines played a crucial role in warfare during this period, often conducting clandestine operations to assist in rescues and gather intelligence, which underscores the bravery of the men involved.Text on the back of the photograph reads: "US submarine rescues torpedoed allied prisoners of war." - - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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