Surrender_of_Japanese_Forces_in_the_Philippines_1945.jpg


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English: Photo #: NH 97276

Surrender of Japanese Forces in the Philippines, 1945

Surrender ceremonies at Baguio, Luzon, on 3 September 1945.

The Japanese commander, General Tomoyuki Yamashita, is seated in the middle on the near side of the table. Seated on the opposite side, second from left, is Lieutenant General Jonathan M. Wainwright, U.S. Army. Toward the right end of the table, immediately to the left of Gen. Yamashita's head, is Commodore Norman C. Gillette, USN, Deputy Commander, Philippine Sea Frontier.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Date 23 July 2007 (original upload date)
Source Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons.
Author Jossi at English Wikipedia

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  • 2007-07-23 01:38 Jossi 740×530× (129591 bytes) '''Photo #: NH 97276''' '''Surrender of Japanese Forces in the Philippines, 1945''' Surrender ceremonies at Baguio, Luzon, on 3 September 1945. The Japanese commander, General Tomoyuki Yamashita, is seated in the middle on the near side of the table. S

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