In late 1945, Fukuoka was recovering from heavy bombing during World War II. The city had been struck by multiple air raids, including a major attack in July, which caused widespread destruction of infrastructure, homes, and industries.
Following Japan’s surrender in August 1945, the country was under Allied occupation, with the U.S. military overseeing the rebuilding process. Fukuoka, like much of Japan, faced severe shortages of food and resources, and its economy was in disarray after years of war.
These fascinating photos from
m20wc51 were taken by Lt. Krueger, who was in charge of a photo lab on a 38th Bomb Group airbase near Fukuoka, Japan in late 1945 and early 1946.
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| Fukuoka street scenes, Japan |
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| Fukuoka street scenes, Japan |
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| Fukuoka street scenes, Japan |
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| Air raid shelter, Fukuoka, Japan |
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| American Plymouth wrecked and junked by Japanese, Fukuoka, Japan |
