This photograph, part of the WWII-era Kotec China-Burma-India collection, captures everyday life far from the front lines: two Indian women carrying head-loaded baskets of fuel material past a colonial-style building. Photographs like this were commonly taken by American servicemen stationed in India during the CBI campaign, who documented the culture and daily rhythms of the communities surrounding their bases while supporting the vital Hump airlift and China supply operations. Project: 218104