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**Greg** @le_friwi_56@mastodon.nz · 8h

Currently reading, when my brain allows, #TheBattleofBritain by #JamesHolland. Free sample on #Kindle, & will order a pre-loved copy of the physical book should it tickle my fancy... #WorldWarII.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 8h

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Pea pickers waiting at Farm Security Administration (FSA) office for issue of surplus commodities. Calipatria, California

#Calipatria #California #WorldWarII #DorotheaLange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771532/

The image depicts a group of men in outdoor industrial clothing, likely farm laborers or workers from the early to mid-1900s. Two prominent figures are sitting on what appears to be an agricultural conveyer belt system commonly used for sorting crops such as peas during harvest time; this is suggested by their overalls and caps indicative of rural work attire.
The men's expressions range from contemplative to weary, reflecting perhaps a momentary pause in their labor or the fatigue associated with manual fieldwork. In the background stands another figure wearing lighter-colored clothing and headgear, possibly overseeing the operation or simply passing through this communal space.
A large concrete structure dominates one side of the photo, suggesting an industrial setting such as part of a processing plant near agricultural fields. The black-and-white quality of the photograph adds to its historical context, likely taken during World War II given the caption reference and era-specific attire worn by individuals in it.

The image captures a moment that may be indicative of social issues related to labor rights or poverty prevalent at the time; such depictions are often found within works associated with Dorothea Lange.

**Alo Japan** @alojapan@channels.im · 12h

12h

Alo Japan @alojapan@channels.im

https://www.alojapan.com/1239523/80-years-after-battle-of-okinawa-bones-are-still-being-discovered/ 80 years after Battle of Okinawa bones are still being discovered #bones #Japan #military #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #UnitedStates #veterans #war #WorldNews #WorldWarIi #沖縄 The World War II Battle of Okinawa left an estimated 240,000 people killed or missing — and 80 years later, their bones are still being unearthed by dedicated volunteers. Japan’s southernmost prefecture was plagued by one of war’s most deadly battles, which lasted from Ap…

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**Khurram Wadee** @mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk · 22h

22h

Khurram Wadee @mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk

Finally, back on the ground, and walking around there were a few quirky monuments around, such as this #MagneticMine, the likes of which were used during #WorldWarII.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA

**John Twynam** @jrtwynam@mastodon.art · 3d

John Twynam @jrtwynam@mastodon.art

Serene view of the World War II Memorial fountain at sunset, highlighting the Atlantic arch and tranquil reflections in Washington D.C.

#BuyIntoArt #WorldWarII #WashingtonDC #Sunset #USA #CapitalCity #WWIIMemorial #Remembrance #Memorial #Atlantic

https://john-twynam.pixels.com/featured/serene-world-war-ii-memorial-fountain-john-twynam.html

Serene view of the World War II Memorial fountain at sunset, highlighting the Atlantic arch and tranquil reflections in Washington D.C.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 4d

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Barn in a valley back of Mission San Jose. Santa Clara County, California

#MissionSanJose #SantaClaraCounty #California #DorotheaLange #American #America #WorldWarII #Spanish #Christianity #DorotheaLanges #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771841/

The image depicts an old barn situated in a rural setting with rolling hills and sparse vegetation in the background. The structure appears to be made of wood, featuring weathered planks and visible nails. A tin roof tops off the building, showing some signs of rust or decay. To the left side of the barn stands a solitary tree with full foliage, contrasting against the otherwise barren landscape.

In front of the barn lies an area covered in dirt, with scattered rocks and what looks like a pile of debris on the right-hand side near the corner entrance to one section of the building. A small wooden post is also visible on this patch of ground. The overall scene conveys a sense of abandonment or disuse.

The black-and-white nature of the photograph suggests that it may have been taken during an earlier time period, possibly in the late 19th or early 20th century when such structures were more common in agricultural areas like Santa Clara County, California. The image captures not only a physical structure but also hints at stories and histories associated with rural life during those times.

The photograph is credited to Dorothea Lange (1895-1965), an American photographer known for her work documenting the social conditions of various communities in America. She was active primarily from 1930s through World War II, capturing images that highlighted themes such as poverty and displacement amidst economic hardship.

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**Bytes Europe** @byteseu@pubeurope.com · 4d

Bytes Europe @byteseu@pubeurope.com

World War II veteran who’s turning 104 goes viral with Trump birthday request https://www.byteseu.com/888683/ #birthdays #centennial #Conflicts #DonaldTrump #USNews #WorldWarII

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 4d

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Farm Security Administration (FSA) migrant labor camp. Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. 155 migrant families in camp. One third had no work; two-thirds were finding part-time work harvesting spring peas, earning on average (head of family) four dollars and twenty cents a week

#Calipatria #ImperialValley #California #theImperialValley #WorldWarII #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771428/

The image depicts an aerial view of several white tents arranged in rows on what appears to be a dry, flat landscape. These are likely part of a migrant labor camp situated in the Imperial Valley region of California during World War II, given its context as provided by Farm Security Administration (FSA) documentation from that time period.

Several individuals can be seen scattered around and interacting within this setting; some appear engaged in activities like playing baseball or lounging on the ground. The tents vary slightly in size but generally maintain a similar shape—rectangular with peaked roofs, typical of temporary housing used during wartime. In the background, there are sparse vegetation patches and distant structures that suggest an open rural environment.

The black-and-white quality of the photo indicates it was taken several decades ago, reflecting historical conditions for migrant laborers at such camps where families lived in tent cities often far from their permanent residences due to seasonal work requirements or displacement.

**Atlas Obscura** @atlas@libranet.de · Mar 31

Mar 31

Atlas Obscura @atlas@libranet.de

Lytham St Annes Spitfire Memorial in Lytham St Annes, England

During World War II, locals rallied together to buy this plane to support the war effort.#localhistory #warhistory #warmemorial #memorials #worldwarii #airports #airplanes #aircraft #section-Atlas
Lytham St Annes Spitfire Memorial

Atlas Obscura · Mar 31Lytham St Annes Spitfire MemorialDuring World War II, locals rallied together to buy this plane to support the war effort.

#sectionatlas

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 6d

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Tenant Purchase applicants. Stockton, California

#Stockton #California #WorldWarII #DorotheaLange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771375/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting two individuals seated side by side in front of a door. They appear to be older adults, with the woman wearing a hat and holding what looks like a purse or bag on her lap, while the man has his arms resting comfortably at his sides.

Behind them, there's a sign that reads "U.S. Department of Agriculture" above an additional smaller sign stating "Farm Security Administration." The setting appears to be indoors with minimalistic decoration, focusing more on functionality than aesthetics.

The overall mood conveyed by this photograph is somber and reflective, suggesting the subjects might be waiting for some form of assistance or information provided by the USDA's Farm Security Administration. This particular image seems to capture a moment in time during what could have been a significant period related to agricultural policies or social support measures, possibly around World War II given the era indicated on the photograph itself.

The photo is credited to Dorothea Lange and was captured within an "Untitled" category of images from her work. It provides context that this image might be connected with applications for tenant purchase in Stockton, California during a time when these programs were vital components of rural life and welfare systems.

**Alo Japan** @alojapan@channels.im · 6d

Alo Japan @alojapan@channels.im

https://www.alojapan.com/1233934/today-in-history-april-1-u-s-forces-invade-okinawa-during-world-war-ii-news/ Today in History: April 1, U.S. forces invade Okinawa during World War II | News #BeerHallPutsch #military #Okinawa #OkinawaPrefecture #OkinawaTopics #war #WorldWarIi #沖縄 Today is Tuesday, April 1, the 91st day of 2025. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool’s Day. kAmkDEC@?8m%@52JVD w:89=:89E w:DE@CJik^DEC@?8mk^Am kAm~? pAC:= `[ `hcd[ p>6C:42? 7@C46D =2F?4965 E96 2>A9:3:@FD :?G2D:@? @7 ~

**Bytes Europe** @byteseu@pubeurope.com · Mar 30

Mar 30

Bytes Europe @byteseu@pubeurope.com

Missing WWI boxcar gifted to NJ by France in 1949 has been found https://www.byteseu.com/876075/ #affiliate #Antiques #AntiquesU0026Collectibles #bus #Collectibles #day #Distance #Europe #France #freight #history #I #II #jersey #local #LocalAffiliateTravel #LocalNews #long #LongDistanceBusU0026Rail #memorial #MemorialDay #new #NewJersey #News #Overall #OverallPositive #Positive #Rail #RailFreight #Travel #u0026 #War #World #WorldWarI #WorldWarII

**Bytes Europe** @byteseu@pubeurope.com · Mar 29

Mar 29

Bytes Europe @byteseu@pubeurope.com

To Him, Americans Were Always Heroes. He’s Not So Sure About Today’s. https://www.byteseu.com/874751/ #BattleOfTheBulge #Belgium #DonaldJ #Europe #trump #UnitedStates #WorldWarII(193945)

**Alo Japan** @alojapan@channels.im · Mar 27

Mar 27

Alo Japan @alojapan@channels.im

https://www.alojapan.com/1227952/survey-reveals-unexploded-wwii-bombs-on-remote-japanese-island/ Survey reveals unexploded WWII bombs on remote Japanese island #miyakojima #Okinawa #OkinawaTopics #WorldWarIi #WorldWarIiBombs #wwii #WwiiOrdnance #沖縄 A Japanese survey found two suspected World War-II era bombs near Miyako Airport, seen here in this undated photo, in Okinawa prefecture. (Okinawa prefecture) CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Contractors looking for unexploded ordnance earlier this month found two suspected World War-II era bombs on Miy…

**Alo Japan** @alojapan@channels.im · Mar 26

Mar 26

Alo Japan @alojapan@channels.im

https://www.alojapan.com/1227412/an-okinawan-bone-digger-searches-for-remains-from-one-of-the-fiercest-battles-of-world-war-ii-world-news/ An Okinawan bone digger searches for remains from one of the fiercest battles of World War II | World News #DNATesting #Okinawa #OkinawaTopics #RemainsRecovery #TakamatsuGushiken #WorldWarIi #沖縄 ITOMAN, Japan — Takamatsu Gushiken turns on a headtorch and enters a cave buried in Okinawa’s jungle. He gently runs his fingers through the gravel until two pieces of bone emerge. These are from the skulls, he says, of an infant and possibly an adult…

**Atlas Obscura** @atlas@libranet.de · Mar 25

Mar 25

Atlas Obscura @atlas@libranet.de

Slade Camp in Oxford, England

A lost World War II military camp and post-war suburb swallowed by the woods.#trails #hiking #parks #houses #military #militaryhistory #army #relics #ruins #worldwarii #section-Atlas
Slade Camp

Atlas Obscura · Mar 25Slade CampA lost World War II military camp and post-war suburb swallowed by the woods.

#sectionatlas

**Alo Japan** @alojapan@channels.im · Mar 26

Mar 26

Alo Japan @alojapan@channels.im

https://www.alojapan.com/1226555/volunteer-searching-for-wwii-dead-in-japanese-caves-unearths-remains-of-hundreds-of-people/ Volunteer searching for WWII dead in Japanese caves unearths remains of hundreds of people #DNA #Japan #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #WorldWarIi #沖縄 Takamatsu Gushiken turns on a headlamp and enters a cave buried in Okinawa’s jungle. He gently runs his fingers through the gravel until two pieces of bone emerge. These are from the skulls, he says, of an infant and possibly an adult. He carefully places them in a ceramic rice bowl and takes a mom…