These photos follow the journey of an average young man into a skilled and disciplined soldier, 1942

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During the early years of World War II, various initiatives were undertaken by the US government in order to increase the public’s support for the American war effort. In 1942, photographer Jack Delano was tasked with capturing a young American man, George Camblair, transforming from a regular US citizen into a battle-ready soldier. These photos […]