Category: WWII

Relive the era of World War II through powerful vintage photographs. See the bravery, sorrow, and determination that defined the global conflict.
Each photo reveals human stories from the frontlines, the home front, and the aftermath that shaped our world.

#6 On parade are these WAC’s in North Africa who promenade on the occasion of their review at one of the most historic fortresses in the Mediterranean theatre. The guard of honor is the color guard of the first Zouave Regiment. In the rear are units of three French women in uniform from organizations who join with their American sisters in serving their armies in a vital way.

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#14 The hospital camp at Hald. Music room and officers

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#22 Unsung Heroes: Stunning Color Photos of Women in the WWII #22 WWII

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#5 Flames raging in Tokyo the morning after being hit with 1,500 tons of firebombs.

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#14 Pair of English Land Army girls taking a drink from a roadside well during WWII.

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#9 Happy Nisei and Caucasian couples throng the dance floor of the YMCA at the All-American Fun Night program in Chicago this winter, 1944.

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#2 Mary Clare, the actress, headed housewives who brought a petition to the House of Commons, London, 1951.

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#11 People step out of a tram car to view the destruction of a entire town, 1946.

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#18 Norman Hartnell sponsored a show of the new utility fashions for the coming season, 1943.

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#27 Sheep graze near the ruins of the Frauenkirche, 1957.

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