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The Battle of Biak was a battle that took place during World War II in Biak, New Guinea from May 27 1944 to August 17 1944. It is famous for being the first time the Japanese allowed uncontested landings of U.S. troops so that they would run into a trap they had prepared inland. The capture of the island cost the U.S. 474 deaths and 2,428 injuries. The Japanese fought until the very end losing 6,100 men to death. The Japanese soldiers would use these caves as fortification and they would be stockpiled with enough ammunition, food, and water to last for months.

193. U.S. Army Troops Enter Cave; Biak, New Guinea

IDNO:
041727
Title:
U.S. Army Troops Enter Cave; Biak, New Guinea
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
The Battle of Biak was a battle that took place during World War II in Biak, New Guinea from May 27 1944 to August 17 1944. It is famous for being the first time the Japanese allowed uncontested landings of U.S. troops so that they would run into a trap they had prepared inland. The capture of the island cost the U.S. 474 deaths and 2,428 injuries. The Japanese fought until the very end losing 6,100 men to death. The Japanese soldiers would use these caves as fortification and they would be stockpiled with enough ammunition, food, and water to last for months.
The Battle of Biak was a battle that took place during World War II in Biak, New Guinea from May 27 1944 to August 17 1944. It is famous for being the first time the Japanese allowed uncontested landings of U.S. troops so that they would run into a trap they had prepared inland. The capture of the island cost the U.S. 474 deaths and 2,428 injuries. The Japanese fought until the very end losing 6,100 men to death. The Japanese soldiers would use these caves as fortification and they would be stockpiled with enough ammunition, food, and water to last for months.

194. U.S. Soldier Enters Cave; Biak, New Guinea

IDNO:
041728
Title:
U.S. Soldier Enters Cave; Biak, New Guinea
Description:
The Battle of Biak was a battle that took place during World War II in Biak, New Guinea from May 27 1944 to August 17 1944. It is famous for being the first time the Japanese allowed uncontested landings of U.S. troops so that they would run into a trap they had prepared inland. The capture of the island cost the U.S. 474 deaths and 2,428 injuries. The Japanese fought until the very end losing 6,100 men to death. The Japanese soldiers would use these caves as fortification and they would be stockpiled with enough ammunition, food, and water to last for months.

195. Japanese Medics Surrendering to U.S. Troops in the Pacific

IDNO:
046541
Title:
Japanese Medics Surrendering to U.S. Troops in the Pacific
Date:
1945/08/28
Man kissing woman on VJ Day. The bottle in his hand indicated celebration.

196. Man Kissing Woman, San Francisco, Ca.

IDNO:
047126
Title:
Man Kissing Woman, San Francisco, Ca.
Date:
1945/08/14
Description:
Man kissing woman on VJ Day. The bottle in his hand indicated celebration.
A man stands on a sign up a pole with a fire siren in his hand.

197. Celebrating Victory Over Japan During World War II, San Francisco, Ca.

IDNO:
047127
Title:
Celebrating Victory Over Japan During World War II, San Francisco, Ca.
Date:
1945/08/14
Description:
A man stands on a sign up a pole with a fire siren in his hand.
People posing on pillar, celebrating the surrender of Japan during World War II.

198. Celebrating V-J Day, San Francisco, Ca.

IDNO:
047128
Title:
Celebrating V-J Day, San Francisco, Ca.
Date:
1945/08/14
Description:
People posing on pillar, celebrating the surrender of Japan during World War II.
Center: US Army General Jonathan M. Wainwright, Commander of Allied Forces in the Philippines at the time of their surrender to Japan in 1942. Wainwright was a POW, held by the Japanese until his liberation in August 1945.

199. United States Army General Jonathan M. Wainwright, San Francisco, Ca.

IDNO:
047130
Title:
United States Army General Jonathan M. Wainwright, San Francisco, Ca.
Date:
1945/08/14
Description:
Center: US Army General Jonathan M. Wainwright, Commander of Allied Forces in the Philippines at the time of their surrender to Japan in 1942. Wainwright was a POW, held by the Japanese until his liberation in August 1945.
Two boys sit on under a post while celebrating Japan's surrender to the Allied Forces during World War II.

200. Victory Over Japan Day Celebration San Francisco, Ca.

IDNO:
047131
Title:
Victory Over Japan Day Celebration San Francisco, Ca.
Date:
1945/08/14
Description:
Two boys sit on under a post while celebrating Japan's surrender to the Allied Forces during World War II.
Civilians and Sailors perched the top of a trolley in San Francisco enjoying the celebration of Japan's surrender during World War II.

201. People on Trolley During V-J Day Celebration, San Francisco, Ca.

IDNO:
047132
Title:
People on Trolley During V-J Day Celebration, San Francisco, Ca.
Date:
1945/08/14
Description:
Civilians and Sailors perched the top of a trolley in San Francisco enjoying the celebration of Japan's surrender during World War II.
Cook, a World War II soldier, is pictured in uniform.

202. Portrait of George W. Cook of Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048159
Title:
Portrait of George W. Cook of Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Cook, a World War II soldier, is pictured in uniform.
Jones pictured in uniform.

203. Portrait of WWII Soldier Ralph Jones of Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048209
Title:
Portrait of WWII Soldier Ralph Jones of Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1942
Description:
Jones pictured in uniform.
Martin pictured in military uniform.

204. Portrait of Granville Martin of Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048379
Title:
Portrait of Granville Martin of Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1943
Description:
Martin pictured in military uniform.