Photos That Put You Into the Middle of World War II
The following historical images place the viewer in the midst of World War II. Each photograph captures moments, from soldiers in battle to cities devastated by bombing.
Looking at these images may help us understand the magnitude of the war and the impact it had on each person. Each story tells a story of courage, tragedy, and resilience.
The photographs give a glimpse into what those who experienced in the midst of the war and provide a reminder of the political and military decisions that shaped the course of history and the fragility of life. There are stories of resilience and survival.
French Resistance Fighters, Paris, 1944
Members of the French Resistance in Paris, facing Nazi occupation.
French Resistance Fighter In 1944
A French fighter hidden in the shadows.
Soldiers In Kilts Resting In A Narrow Trench
Scottish soldiers resting in a narrow trench.
Canadian Soldier Takes a Moment to Drink Water
A Canadian soldier hydrating as the war rages on.
Canadian Infantrymen Help A Wounded Comrade Off The Battlefield
Canadian soldiers near the battlefield.
An American Soldier Sitting With A Young Girl
An American soldier sits beside a young girl.
Soviet Soldiers Raising A Flag
Soviet soldiers raising their flag as a symbol of triumph and resistance against Nazi forces.
Soldiers Of The British Army Sheltering And Resting In A Deep
British troops taking cover in a deep trench.
Soldiers In Front Of A Tank
Soldiers prepare their next move.
A Young Girl Embraces A Soviet Soldier
A young girl embracing a Soviet soldier in the middle of horror.
American Troops Prepared To Assault A Boat
American troops ready to board a landing craft just before the assault.
A Woman Kisses An American Soldier
A brief kiss, carrying hope, relief, and sorrow.
Allied Soldiers Crowded Into A Trench
Allied soldiers waiting together in a trench become part of the daily battle.
A Young Polish Resistance Fighter
A symbol of local defiance against invasion and occupation.
A Polish Soldier Next To Children
A Polish soldier beside children.
An American Soldier
An American soldier, representing millions who fought and returned forever changed
Group Of Soldiers In A Line
A line of soldiers standing in formation before combat.
A Lady’S Gratitude To A Soldier
A woman thanking a soldier with emotion and relief.
Two Soldiers Preparing The Machine Gun
The quiet tension before the thunder begins.
Finishing World War II
The birth of a new world order after the destruction and horror of war.
