Ruins of the Assumption Cathedral in Kyiv, Blown Up in 1941
August 22, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
Ruins of the Assumption Cathedral in Kyiv after its 1941 destruction — a symbol of both war’s devastation and cultural resilience. Read more
Soviet Women Soldiers Taking the Oath, Red Army 1942
August 21, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
Soviet women soldiers taking their oath in 1942, joining artillery and air defense units of the Red Army. Read more
Fierce Aerial Battle Over the Don River, July 1942
August 19, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
Soviet MiG-3 and Yak-9 fighters battle a German Junkers Ju-88 over the Don River, July 1942. Read more
"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