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Description: Japanese Surrender in the Ryukyu Islands, September 1945. Aerial photograph of the surrender scene, at Tenth Army Headquarters on Okinawa, 7 September 1945. The surrender table is just to right of the flagpole. Note captured Japanese artillery pieces flanking the flagpole; U.S. Army M-26 "Pershing" tanks in lower left; self-propelled guns in middle left and extensive tent "city" beyond.

Source: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h62000/h62873c.htm Photo #: NH 62873. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Removed caption read: Photo # NH 62873     Aerial view of Ryukyus surrender, Okinawa, 7 Sept. 1945

Public domain This image is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.

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