Abandoned Soviet T-26 Light Tanks During the Red Army Retreat, 1941

December 21, 2025 Reading time: 9 minutes

A rare wartime photograph showing abandoned Soviet T-26 light tanks during the Red Army retreat in the western USSR in summer 1941, highlighting the collapse of prewar armored forces. Read more

Abandoned Soviet T-35 Heavy Tank in Grodek, 1941: A Rare Photo from the Early Eastern Front

December 21, 2025 Reading time: 11 minutes

A rare 1941 photograph shows German soldiers inspecting an abandoned Soviet T-35 heavy tank in Grodek, Ukraine. One of the rarest multi-turret variants lost during the opening phase of Operation Barbarossa. Read more

German soldiers and an officer pushing a stuck Opel car out of Russian mud in an occupied Soviet village, 1941

December 19, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes

German soldiers and an officer pushing a stuck Opel car out of Russian mud in an occupied Soviet village, 1941. Read more

Soviet fighter ace and Hero of the USSR Maj. Nikolai Pinchuk visiting his home collective farm after the war, 1945

December 19, 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes

Soviet fighter ace and Hero of the USSR Maj. Nikolai Pinchuk visiting his home collective farm after the war, 1945. Read more

Soviet infantry attacking German positions under smoke cover on the Arctic Front, 1944

December 17, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes

Soviet infantry attacking German firing positions under smoke cover on the Arctic Front in 1944. Read more

Command staff of the 2nd Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment of the Soviet Northern Fleet Air Force, 1942

December 17, 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes

Command staff of the 2nd Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment of the Soviet Northern Fleet Air Force, 1942. Read more

General Andrey Vlasov Addressing Soldiers of the Russian Liberation Army, 1942

December 14, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes

General Andrey Vlasov addressing soldiers of the Russian Liberation Army after defecting to Nazi Germany, 1942. Read more

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World War II Photos: Rare Battlefield Images from All Nations

Welcome to our comprehensive archive of World War II photos—a collection of powerful and rare images captured on the battlefields of the Second World War. From the Eastern Front to the Pacific Theater, we aim to preserve and showcase the visual history of a global conflict that forever changed the course of human history.

This site gathers authentic WWII battlefield images from all participating nations. Each photo tells a story—of courage, loss, resistance, and resilience. Our mission is to bring together the most compelling photos from both official military archives and personal soldier collections.

Why Real WWII Photos Still Matter Today

Unlike reconstructed documentaries or staged reenactments, authentic World War II photography reveals the raw, unfiltered reality of war. These photos allow us to understand history not just through dates and maps, but through the faces, places, and details that shaped it.

From the dirt-covered boots of Soviet soldiers in Stalingrad to the vast air raids over Tokyo, this archive offers a direct look into the defining moments of the 20th century.

Explore World War II Through the Lens of Each Nation

Soviet Union 🇷🇺

Explore powerful photos from the Red Army on the Eastern Front, including the Battle of Stalingrad, the siege of Leningrad, and the final assault on Berlin. Discover portraits of snipers, tank crews, female medics, and Soviet partisans. The USSR bore the brunt of Nazi aggression and paid the highest human cost.

Nazi Germany 🇩🇪

View rare Wehrmacht and SS imagery from the Blitzkrieg campaigns, the deserts of North Africa, and the doomed advance into Russia. See infamous tanks like the Panzer IV and Tiger I, Luftwaffe bombers, and moments of surrender in 1945.

United States 🇺🇸

From the beaches of Normandy to the jungles of Iwo Jima, our archive covers US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps operations. Explore photos of D-Day landings, B-17 bomber formations, and life aboard aircraft carriers in the Pacific. Many images are in color, adding even more realism to the American war effort.

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Discover images of the British Army in North Africa, the Battle of Britain, and Royal Navy operations. Highlights include Churchill’s visit to the front, SAS commandos, and resilient Londoners during the Blitz.

Imperial Japan 🇯🇵

Explore photos of Japanese forces in China, the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Pacific island battles. Includes kamikaze pilots, jungle warfare, and devastating imagery from Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Italy 🇮🇹

View rare wartime photos of the Italian Army under Mussolini, including campaigns in Greece, North Africa, and the Eastern Front. See the transformation from Axis power to co-belligerent after 1943.

France 🇫🇷

Photos of the Fall of France, Vichy government, and the French Resistance movement. View Free French troops fighting alongside Allies in Italy and during the liberation of Paris.

Other Nations 🌍

Poland 1939 – The invasion that started it all.
Finland – The brutal Winter War against the USSR.
Yugoslavia – Partisan warfare and civil conflict.
China – Forgotten front of Japanese expansion.
Canada & Australia – Vital roles in air and sea.

Explore WWII by Year

Explore WWII by Nation

Preserving History One Image at a Time

This site is more than just an image collection—it’s a tribute to the millions who fought, suffered, and sacrificed. We invite you to explore, remember, and reflect.

New galleries are added regularly. Bookmark the site, share with fellow history buffs, and help us keep the memory alive through the power of authentic photography.