Most People Have Never Seen These 10 Photos Taken During WWII In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published March 23, 2016
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
For a lot of Texans, WWII was a time we’ll never forget – even if we weren’t alive yet when it happened. It affected all of our lives in some way, from family members lost as heroic casualties to loved ones who lived to tell us their heart-wrenching stories. Although words are great illustrations of what went on during the tragic four years full of bloodshed, pictures are worth a thousand words. They allow us to almost experience the tragedy, feel the adrenaline of the soldiers in training and the empowerment of the working women – all through the lens of a camera that captured these moments so many decades ago. Here are 10 photos taken during WWII in Texas that are sure to stir up some memories for you.