The Commissar: Soviet Infantry Counterattack Near Stalingrad – 1942
June 22, 2025 Reading time: 3 minutes
Soviet infantry launches a counterattack near Stalingrad during heavy German artillery fire. Central figure wields a PPSh-41. Photo known as “The Commissar.” Read more
Black Jackets Attack: Soviet Naval Infantry Charge at Stalingrad, 1942
June 18, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
Naval infantrymen of the Volga Military Flotilla storm enemy positions during the Battle of Stalingrad. Armed with Mosin rifles and DP-27 machine guns, they played a key role in the city's defense. Read more
Leningrad Under Siege: Soviet D-3 Torpedo Boat Crew Prepares for Action, 1942
June 18, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
The crew of Soviet torpedo boat D-3, commanded by Hero of the Soviet Union Vladimir P. Gumanenko (right), during naval operations of the Baltic Fleet in the Siege of Leningrad. Read more
Tiger I Arrives in Mud and Chaos – German Armor’s First Steps at Mga, 1942
June 9, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
German Tiger I tank being prepared for its first mission during the Siege of Leningrad. Already showing mechanical problems before combat engagement. Read more
First Roar of the Tiger: German Tiger I Prepares for Battle at Mga Station
June 9, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
German troops inspect and attempt to repair Tiger I tanks shortly after their arrival near Leningrad. Most suffered mechanical failures even before entering combat. Read more
Soviet Sacrifice: Fallen Mortar Crew Beside Their 50mm Model 1938
June 8, 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes
Fallen Soviet 50-mm mortar crew in a forward defensive position. Read more
Wrecked Soviet KV-1 Tanks Captured by Wehrmacht Soldiers (WWII)
June 7, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
Destroyed Soviet KV-1 tanks and posing Wehrmacht soldiers — a grim snapshot from the Eastern Front, 1942.
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