Poster: Scene of Sino-US Joint Counterattack
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Chinese Poster. Illustration of the World War II Sino-American Joint Counter offensive Battle.
Shanghai: Chen Zhenghai Publishing House, circa 1945
A color printed poster of American/Chinese cooperation, the upper half showing a ground battle with the forces and flags, the bottom section showing the parachute and amphibious landings near the Japanese defended fort of Corregidor at the entrance to Manila Bay, in the Philippines. The combined attack of airborne, and amphibious assault was successful in reoccupying the Fort. A few stains to the margins, and an occasional clean short tear. Framed and Glazed.
30in. x 21in.
Estimate:
US$ 5,000 - 8,000
£3,300 - 5,300
€3,900 - 6,200

Footnotes

  • An unusual Chinese poster advocating the US/Chinese alliance, against their mutual enemy the Japanese.

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