Soldiers in Combat and Mourning

Photos capturing soldiers during combat, reflections on lost comrades, and moments of respite in jungle conditions.

Members of Companies B and D, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry, Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, taking break from jungle fighting east of Tam Ky, Vietnam, U.S. Army Signal Corps, June 2, 1969

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The British Army in Burma 1944 A burial service for a soldier shot by a Japanese sniper during the advance towards Mandalay, 25 November 1944.

Members of Companies B and D, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry, Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, taking break from jungle fighting east of Tam Ky, Vietnam, U.S. Army Signal Corps, June 2, 1969

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Soebang and surroundings. A killing unit tranquility on the side of the road. A soldier speaks with someone in a car. December 1, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Medan. Infantreists in coverage in a stalk right from the road. An entrance port can be seen in the background. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Infantry II KNIL to depok. A heavy machine gun is transported with a handcart by a killing unit (mitrailer peloton?) In camouflage uniforms. July 1946. Depok, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Borneo (1947 February). Soldiers wade through the water. February 1947. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Exercises December 7 Division Surroundings Kebajoran. Two soldiers in high scrubs. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The British Army in Burma 1944 A Bren gun team of 36th Infantry Division man a front-line position during the final assault on Pinwe, 22 November 1944.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A heavily camouflaged army truck with killed soldiers. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC For article "Hasty urgency". Medan: Tebing Tinggi brought about the rapid advance of the Dutch troops to a panic under the TNI troops and officials present. With their hasty flight, they forced the train staff to transport them to Siantar, although it was aware that a train from Siantar was on the track section. Both trains rode on each other and many paid their lives for this crazy ride. When the Dutch troops arrived a few hours later, everything has been made to transport the hundreds seriously injured as quickly as possible to the hospital. An image of the havoc at the place of disaster. Bulldozers of the 1st Veldcompagnie genius lay a new job along the place. July 29, 1947. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies

Photograph showing a unit of Nationalist troops running across open ground during an attack on Republican positions in the Guadarrama Mountains, August 1936. On the left of the image one can see two injured Nationalists on the ground, the man at extreme left in the process of tumbling to earth. Date: 1936

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photo reportage Kebon Selada and Kota Batoe (2nd and 3rd Cion of 4-10 R.I. and 3 grid). Soldiers behind a tree. December 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC v.p.t.l .. clearing a surrounded house "after being searched, all residents are placed under separate surveillance. They no longer lose out of the eye". 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrolgang of 1-1 Regiment Infantry KNIL. Four soldiers during a break in a jeep. June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Tegal. L'Histoire Se Répète. When the Colonnes pass by, the youth of Indonesia is on the side and asks for cigarettes. And with the same generous gesture that characterized the English and Canadian liberators of his country, the boy of the Netherlands in turn now gives his abundance. 24 July 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Purwokerto, Tegal

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Patrol gang. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Series Of Pictures Of Troops Taken In The Front Line Near The River Maas, Holland -- A platoon dash to clear a machine gun nest. Troops out for "the kill". January 22, 1945. (Photo by British Newspaper Pool Photograph).

Troops crouch behind a tank as they wait for the tanks to advance during the clearing out of pill boxes on the edge of Semini Creek. January 12, 1943. (Photo by Department Of Information, Commonwealth Of Australia).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Krawnang, Poerwakarta, Tjikempek. POLTATIONAL ACCOUNT. Krawang-Section. Part of a battery field artillery. A piece of guns, a 25-pin, is arranged. July 23, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return to Wonogiri and Patjitanxxx. Knil-battalion infantry I became known took the first convoy to Wonogiri. During this trip, which went through flat and mountain terrain, many roadblocks and other obstacles had to be cleaned up. But they have the weather. On the way to Patjitan. A carrier passes a recasted obstacle. January 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

The Dutch army is practicing in La Courtine. Pay attention! The above description is a generic series description based on the information stated by the army film and photo service. In the long term, this global description will be specified.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

The British Army in Burma 1945 Men of the 6th Gurkha Rifles go into action at Singu on the Irrawaddy bridgehead with Sherman tanks in support, February 1945. (actually Stuart tank)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Kloond-Sekajoe Epil. Soldiers wear a large table?. March 6, 1948. Indonesia, Kluang, Dutch East Indies, Sekayu, Sumatra

07/31/1936. The Republican infantry carrying machine guns at the head.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Palembang. TNI soldiers who have been made prisoners of war have raised hands and are accompanied by Dutch soldiers. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Palembang - Paraboo cool - Batoorka - Lahat. Baturadia: a 25 ponder of the 6th departmentArt. institution. High on a hill in the pre-area lies the observatory. The observer is kicking. Van Driel from Zoetermeer (center). Next to him the Seiners Piet Bos from Woerden and Bob Salweger from Hilversum .. May 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Four knil soldiers, including Brenschutter, cholen in a ditch. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bali. Bali. A patrol on the road. April 1948. Bali, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Former Japanese Radarstation in Palembang. Palembang: The tower of a Japanese Radarstation - a lighthouse in the middle of a green sea - serves to accommodate a pelotons of 7 R.I., that exercises his police task in this region. An afternoon patrol returns ......... 23 October 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC X Genie Veldcie in Tjikempek - Wadas. Dutch soldiers are at a destroyed small bridge. December 20, 1947. Cikempek, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Wadas

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return 3-11 Infantry Regiment and 4-6 Infantry W-Brigade Regiment. During the advance of Goemiwang to Bandjarnegara: The rear of an infantry component draws bandjarnegara. December 21, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrol of the T-Brigade. Soldiers run a hill along terraced fields. August 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Solomon Islands, Bougainville, General Infantry using Flame Throwers Against Japanese during World War II

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tjiawi and surroundings, purification actions. Even too often it is necessary that the soldiers must act acting to put an end to the terror in the population in our area. Especially in the area around Tasikmalaja, it is often very restless, whose afreath is purified by soldiers. At a hiding place of terrorists, the men found a small lathe, soldier P. de Hoog from Maasbree (Noord-Brabant) and soldier east wonder if this had to mean the first 'stone' for a team factory of terrorists. October 12, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC POEDJON AND SURROUNDING, WESTAL BATOE. In Poendjon and on the road to Modjokerto-Modjoagoeng, Numerous holes were dug through republican armed forces and bridges were destroyed .. January 3, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bandoeng. Brencarrier in position. In addition, a miltair squatters with its machine gun. 1946. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC First maintenance with the Kampong heads around Djambi through the ASD. Resident Van Schendel. After the liberation of Djambi (Sumatra). To guarantee the safety of the population, patrol tours are made around this place. December 31, 1948. Indonesia, Jambi, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Five-day advance by Mountains Patjet, Sendi, SOEMMENT GONDO, Djurang, KoEli, Lember, Brantas, Djoenggo, Batoe. Patjet Batoe. Along rocky forest parts, the infantry attracted in the mountains of Java. July 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Purification actions around Medan. Medan-brostagi: Purification campaign in the Medan area. A combat trolley protects the genius, which has released the road from the bricket stone, raised by the TNI as a barrier. October 13, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Environment Tjikempek, Telaga Sari. A Universal Carrier. December 10, 1947. Cikempek, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrol, Arrest Republican fighters?. six knil soldiers during a break on a slope. July 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return from Padang. After Makoe-Makoe, located on the north shore of Lake Sikarang (Sumatra) occupied, the troops continue to Fort van der Capellen. The rush hour before departure .. December 23, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sikarang, Sumatra

Double Trouble -- A Marine half-track, mounting a 74 mm gun and towing a 37mm field piece, moves along a Tinian Island road, past a Japanese tank knocked out of action. Two Leathernecks pause to inspect the wreck. August 21, 1944. (Photo by Official U. S. Marine Corps Photo)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC GOMBONG. Military unit infantry marches. September 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC tour with infantry XXIII around Ponorogo. The small town of Ponorogo, about 28 kilometers south of Madioen, was made by the men from inf. XXIII liberated. The men on patrol pass a herd of sheep. 23 February 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Ponorogo

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bridge construction (Bailey) at Kampong Ladjan, SOEMOWONO. Bridge at Ladjan: At Ladjan, a Bailey bridge was laid by the genius from Salatiga, as the old bridge through the TNI. is bloated .. November 23, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, SumoWono

Having a pause in the Italian trenches at the foot of Mount Coni Zugna during the Battle of the Plateaux (Battaglia degli Altipiani), Italy, World War I, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLIII, No 28, July 9, 1916.

Anefo photo collection. Forest fire at Arnhem, syringy of the Army in Aktie. July 7, 1976. Arnhem

Another view of the smash showing one of the motor torn from its bed. The other motor finished up 700yds on down the mountain side. September 9, 1948.;Another view of the smash showing one of the motor torn from its bed. The other motor finished up 700yds on down the mountain side.

The Dutch army is practicing in La Courtine. Pay attention! The above description is a generic series description based on the information stated by the army film and photo service. In the long term, this global description will be specified.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Lahat, Martapoera, Pajakaboeng; Signing the text of the file in Lahat. Pajakaboeng (South Sumatra): by train, some Republican officers traveled through the area that you have checked by us, to the TNI that still exist. To inform forces of the conditions of the file. 27 January 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Environment Tjikempek, Telaga Sari. A lieutenant is sitting on the ground notes. Three standing soldiers behind him. December 10, 1947. Cikempek, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Five-day advance by Mountains Patjet, Sendi, SOEMMENT GONDO, Djurang, KoEli, Lember, Brantas, Djoenggo, Batoe. Patjet Batoe. Agricultural and straighten meet. The infantry, which has extended the mountain field of East Java on foot, monsteres the heavy material of the Marines, with whom they have contacted after a tough trip. August 1, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Solomon Islands, Bougainville, General Infantry Against Japanese during World War II

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Anti-aircraft gun (BOFors 40L60 or 40L70). 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Madura. Madura. The Dutch troops found the population of the island of Madura in a miserable situation. You immediately went to distribute food and clothing. Balen textile are packed in Dessa Tatjan. November 20, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Combat training corps CommandTokken, Stormschool Bloemendaal, 26-28 August 1947

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Van Pakem and Baoengan. Bren Carrier, partly camoufed with branches and leaves, during a break along the road. July 29, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Aircraft, Burma, India &Troops &Paratroops

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Infantry and Armers KliL. Ambaraya. Tank commander in gunpost. August 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Pentjak Puncak and surroundings. Three knil soldiers wade through a stream. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Puncak

The British Occupation of Java Three members of the Bengal Sappers and Miners watch houses burn in the village of Bekassi. The village was burnt as a reprisal for the murder of five members of the Royal Air Force and twenty Maharatta riflemen whose Dakota transport aircraft crash landed near the village.

British Tanks - Tank Ware File. November 2, 1942.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Two soldiers with a light mortar in the rack along the road. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Instrumentation Tangerang. The food is distributed from a mobile field kitchen. 28 May 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection travel General P.L.G. Doorman (September-October 1946). The company on a hilltop. September 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Result Feinkl.flieger at Görz.30.8.17. .

Yanes Advance in Smoke Screen --- Soldiers of the 1st Infantry regiment, 6th Division, advance in the Cabaruan Hills, Luson Island, after throwing several smoke grenades ahead. February 19, 1945. (Photo by USA Signal Corps).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrol of the T-Brigade. Salatiga: In the liberated area is constantly patrolled by our troops to protect the population against the round-through Republican gangs. Infantry of the T-Brigade passes a roadblock, consisting of beaten trees and tankfalls, placed through the TNI throughout the night. August 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Knil Detachement in Pleihari (Zuid-Borneo). Pleihart: (ZD-Borneo): a patrol of infantry 13 out by swampy area. 27 February 1948. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies, Pleihari

The Official Visits To the Western Front, 1914-1918

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC v.p.t.l .. Prison transport. A Section Soldiers with prisoners during a rest break "How it should not rest when one is with trapped transport. The prisoners are spread over the section. Some stand and make a blades with the guards". 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Sino-Vietnamese War (Vietnamese: Chiến tranh biên giới Việt-Trung), also known as the Third Indochina War, known in the PRC as 越自卫反击战 (duì yuè zìwèi fǎnjī zhàn) (Counterattack against Vietnam in Self-Defense) and in Vietnam as Chiến tranh chống bành trướng Trung Hoa (War against Chinese expansionism), was a brief but bloody border war fought in 1979 between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The PRC launched the offensive in response to Vietnam's 1978 invasion and occupation of Cambodia, which ended the reign of the PRC-backed Khmer Rouge. The Chinese invaded Northern Vietnam and captured some of the northernmost cities in Vietnam. On March 6 China declared that the gate to Hanoi was open and that their punitive mission had been achieved and retreated back to China. Both China and Vietnam claimed victory in the last of the Indochina Wars of the twentieth century; as Vietnamese troops remained in Cambodia until 1989 it can be said that the P

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Training Soendanese for Field Police To Extract / Remembrance Transfer Command Exterior Care. The recruits during an excercence exercise. November 17, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Sniper in the ditch in the area around Brody.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Series Borneo; Belongs to article from Vaandrig Hartwigzen about the Dajaks for world news. Two knil miles with packing on a barracks site. June 1948. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

The British Army in Burma 1945 A cable being laid on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, January 1945.

military Australia artillerymen during their training circa 1940 18 pounder field gun firing,

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Purification actions II-2 RVA at Salatiga. Reksosari: 2-2 RvA in action. After the command "keeps on firing" the field gun is driven out of position. The Squad (cannon puller) is ready. October 23, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Rekosari

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bandoeng Convoi. A patrol soldiers walks out for the convoy. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Poerwakarta. Dutch soldiers enter a city. 25 July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return to and entry into solo. Dutch infantry in the streets of solo. December 21, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Surakarta

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC School Reserve officers Infantry (S.R.O.i.) in Bandoeng. A group of officers in training behind a piece of shut of 1st regiment mobile artillery knir. June 1947. Bandoeng, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

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