The Snapshots in Time Collection

The Taj Mahal Viewed Through the Great Gate, Agra, India, WWII Era

The Taj Mahal Viewed Through the Great Gate, Agra, India, WWII Era

American servicemen stationed in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II frequently visited the Taj Mahal in Agra while on leave. This photograph, framed through the mausoleum's Great Gate, captures both the monument's timeless architecture and the rare moments of respite enjoyed by troops far from the front lines. Project: 218090