San Thomas Prison Liberation

Carl Mydans1945-02-04

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

American and Filipino captives looking out windows of Santo Tomas University, (now a Japanese prison camp) after Allied forces entered the city. They were unable to leave because Japanese soldiers were inside with them demanding surrender terms.

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Title: San Thomas Prison Liberation
Date: 1945-02-04
Location: Manila, Luzon, Philippines
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Philippine Islands, Santo Tomas University, Prisoners, Wars, Wwii, American, Manila, Luzon, Schools, 1940s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Photographer: Carl Mydans
Original ID: TimeLife_image_632282
Credits: LIFE
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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