The Snapshots in Time Collection

Abandoned Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank with Battle Damage, Luzon, Philippines, WWII

Abandoned Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank with Battle Damage, Luzon, Philippines, WWII

Battle damage is evident on this Japanese Type 97 'Chi-Ha' tank, its turret pierced and front idler wheel knocked askew. Abandoned in the Luzon countryside, it stands as physical evidence of the intense fighting during the U.S. campaign to liberate the Philippines in 1944-1945. Project: 218442