The Snapshots in Time Collection
Pyramidal Tents on Raised Wooden Platforms at Military Encampment, WWII Era
Elevated pyramidal tents provided shelter and ventilation for troops at this WWII-era forward base camp, keeping occupants above the dust and heat of the surrounding terrain. This photograph, from the personal collection of Pat McAleer, documents the everyday living conditions of American servicemen stationed overseas. Project: 218308