171. An Amusing Glimpse into Soldier Life: RPPC by N.I. Shores from Fort Mills, Corregidor, 1920s

 

Real photo postcards by N.I. Shores show soldiers having fun at Fort Mills, Corregidor in the 1920s. These snapshots captured soldiers' daily life during a peaceful time, possibly when they felt far from home. Little did they know that Corregidor would become a battleground in World War II, bombarded by a thousand bombs. The postcards offer a glimpse into a time of tranquility before the chaos of war. They paint a picture of camaraderie and leisure amidst what would later become a harrowing battlefield. N.I. Shores' lighthearted scenes contrast starkly with the grim reality that awaited the island. Today, these postcards serve as reminders of the island's unexpected transformation.

An old postcard of Corregidor Island with a touching poem, highlighting the island's beauty before it was ravaged by war.