The Snapshots in Time Collection
Crowd of American Servicemen Surrounding the Japanese Envoy Bomber, Ie Shima, 19 August 1945
Hundreds of American servicemen crowd the airstrip embankment at Ie Shima to catch a glimpse of the Japanese "Green Cross" envoy bomber on 19 August 1945. The scene reflects the electric atmosphere on the island as troops realized they were witnessing a pivotal moment in the closing days of World War II. Project: 218236