"Combat Commander": The Iconic Photograph of World War II
August 3, 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes
The iconic "Combat Commander" photo shows Alexey Yeremenko, a Junior Political Officer, rallying his troops before being killed in action. A powerful symbol of Soviet heroism. Read more
A Soviet Soldier and the Liberated Village Woman: A Symbol of Hope in the Midst of War
August 3, 2025 Reading time: 3 minutes
A Soviet soldier and an elderly villager share a moment of joy during the liberation of a Soviet village in 1942, a symbol of hope and freedom amidst the brutality of war. Read more
Vickers Wellington Mark IV BH-Z "Z jak Zośka" Damaged in Combat, September 1942
August 2, 2025 Reading time: 7 minutes
Vickers Wellington Mk IV BH-Z "Z jak Zośka" bomber, severely damaged in a raid on Bremen, Germany, but successfully returns to base in September 1942, showcasing its resilience. Read more
Soviet Mountain Troops Defend Marukh Pass in the North Caucasus — 1942
August 2, 2025 Reading time: 7 minutes
Soviet alpine troops led by Lieutenant A.S. Efremov, defending the Marukh Pass in the North Caucasus in 1942, with PPSh-41 submachine guns. Read more
Leader Destroyer "Tashkent": Wounded and Evacuated in Novorossiysk, June 1942
August 2, 2025 Reading time: 7 minutes
Leader Destroyer "Tashkent" evacuates wounded soldiers and civilians from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk, after facing German bombings in June 1942. Read more
Soviet Ace Pilot Mikhail Baranov in Stalingrad — WWII, 1942
July 29, 2025 Reading time: 7 minutes
Mikhail Baranov, Soviet ace pilot, in Stalingrad, 1942, one of the most skilled pilots of WWII, with 31 aerial kills. Read more
Soviet Ace Pilot Mikhail Baranov — Hero of the Soviet Union, 31 Air Victories
July 28, 2025 Reading time: 7 minutes
Mikhail Baranov, a Soviet ace pilot, with 31 aerial kills, awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union in 1942, died in action in January 1943. Read more
