The Snapshots in Time Collection

Abandoned Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank, Full Profile View, Luzon, Philippines, WWII

Abandoned Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank, Full Profile View, Luzon, Philippines, WWII

This Japanese Type 97 'Chi-Ha' medium tank, marked with a painted unit symbol on its turret, was left abandoned in the Luzon countryside. Vehicles like this formed the backbone of Imperial Japanese armored units defending the Philippines against the American advance in 1944-1945. Project: 218442