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Chinese civilians board a train to escape advance of Japanese troops
Chinese civilians board a train to escape advance of Japanese troops

Chinese civilians board a train to escape advance of Japanese troops

Date1/6/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: Box cars; the rods; the locomotive's fender; and every other inch of available space will be used on this typical train about to carry Chinese civilians from an area upon which the brutal Japs are descending. They flee from certain torture.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116960F
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