Japanese Simulated Air Raid

Filename: 990_16_4-WWII-Jap-HF_1HR.jpg

Size: 4800 x 3786 (14.4MB)

Date: 3rd February 2014

Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)

Credit: Underwood Archives

Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work

City: Tokyo

Country: Japan

© Underwood Archives/UIG

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Japanese Simulated Air Raid

Tokyo, Japan: July, 1937. Japanese children participate in simulated air raid emergencies. Here they are wearing improvised masks, and giving assistance to a comrade felled by gas

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Media ID 9738295

© Underwood Archives/UIG

1930s 1937 B And W Children Daytime Home Front Japan Monochromatic Monochrome Practice Tokyo War Time Wartime World War 2 World War Ii World War Two Ww Ii Wwii Air Raid Gas Masks Simulated

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a poignant moment during the Japanese Simulated Air Raid in Tokyo, Japan, in July 1937. In the midst of World War II, a group of brave Japanese children can be seen participating in this emergency drill. Donning improvised gas masks, they demonstrate their readiness to face potential air raids. In this historical snapshot, one child lies on the ground while others rush to his aid. Their unity and determination shine through as they assist their comrade who has been felled by simulated gas. The image serves as a reminder of the resilience and courage displayed by civilians on the home front during times of war. The monochromatic composition adds an extra layer of intensity to this powerful scene. It transports us back to a time when these young individuals were forced to confront the harsh realities of conflict at such tender ages. Photographed outdoors during daytime, this vintage image showcases both the innocence and strength embodied by these children amidst wartime chaos. It stands as a testament not only to their preparedness but also highlights how war disrupts even the most mundane aspects of life for those caught in its grip. Preserved within Underwood Archives' collection from Universal Images Group (UIG), this photograph offers us a glimpse into history's pages—a visual representation that reminds us never to forget the sacrifices made by ordinary people during extraordinary times like World War II.

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