Women of War

Mila Calma, 22-year-old Filipina who operated with guerrilla forces in the area around Tarlac on Luzon island in the Philippines, shown Feb. 7, 1945

Is accredited to the Luzon Guerrilla Forces of the United States Philippine Island Forces. Initials on flag mean “Luzon Guerrilla Armed Forces, U.S. Armed Forces in The Far East.” (AP Photo/Frank Filan)

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