Item #14436 Archive of Photographs of US Soldiers in Iran During WWII. Many local scenes of architecture, sweeping landscapes of Persian deserts. US Military Iran Photo Archive.
Archive of Photographs of US Soldiers in Iran During WWII. Many local scenes of architecture, sweeping landscapes of Persian deserts
Archive of Photographs of US Soldiers in Iran During WWII. Many local scenes of architecture, sweeping landscapes of Persian deserts
Archive of Photographs of US Soldiers in Iran During WWII. Many local scenes of architecture, sweeping landscapes of Persian deserts
Archive of Photographs of US Soldiers in Iran During WWII. Many local scenes of architecture, sweeping landscapes of Persian deserts

Archive of Photographs of US Soldiers in Iran During WWII. Many local scenes of architecture, sweeping landscapes of Persian deserts

Iran Photo Archive, US Military

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Photo archive of 44 black and white silver photographs gelatin from World War II Era Iran, Photos are varies sizes, but most approximately 3.5"x2.5". largely in Andimeshk & Dezful, located at the foot of the Zagros Mountains and has a history that dates back to the Sassanian and ancient Rome era. The area around Dezful has been home to civilizations for 5000 years. There are also photos of Andimeshk County, in Khuzestan, Iran. Andimeshk is located (20 miles north of Shush, on the main road and the rail line between Tehran and Ahvaz. All the photos are circa 1943, in world war II era Iran.

Some light wear and soiling to edges, but images generally clean and crisp. A fascinating album of striking images that capture the daily experiences of American soldiers in Iran during the war, including architecture, sweeping landscapes of Persian deserts and gardens, and contact with local Persians and villagers. An altogether fascinating look at life in Iran and the Middle East during a pivotal decade. American soldiers were in Iran during WW II to create a major supply line for the USSR, providing them badly needed supplies and ammunition in their fight against the Germans. But the album also gives us a rare look into Iran's more deserted area. Photography of these areas are rarely found. In very good condition.

Item #14436

Price: $450.00