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| Dostler tied to a stake in preparation of his execution by a firing squad, Aversa, Italy, 1 Dec 1945 | Dostler's body slumped over after his execution, 1 Dec 1945 | Opening of the newly established ministry for demobilization, Japan, 1 Dec 1945 | Rhee Syngman and Kim Gu, Korea, 1 Dec 1945 |
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| USS Anzio at anchor in the Huangpu River, Shanghai, China, 1 Dec 1945 | USS Anzio at anchor in the Huangpu River, Shanghai, China, Dec 1945 |
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