On February 23, 1945, U.S. paratroopers and Filipino guerrillas saved 2,147 prisoners of war at Los Baños, Philippines. It was one of the most successful rescues in modern history. Two paratroopers and POWs were killed, along with 80 Japanese. 

Raid at Los Baños

Original caption: "A 1941 C Ration B unit, with contents: 3 biscuits, cellophane wrapped chocolate fudge, 3 pressed sugar cubes, and a small tin of soluble (instant) coffee. Note the opening key removed from the bottom of the can. Can label indicates contents and supplier:2.50 oz Biscuit, 1.00 oz Confection, .50 oz Sugar, .25 oz Soluble CoffeeLoose (Wiles Biscuit Company, Chicago Ill).".

Serve yourself!

A combined arms patrol of Infantry and a Sherman tank during the Battle of the Bulge. 82nd Airborne Division, G Company; 740th Tank Battalion, 504th Regiment. <br><br>

Color by Schuultz