American soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division rest beside a captured Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen in Carentan, France, during the Normandy Campaign, June 1944. Read more
American military engineers repair a damaged bridge in France during the summer of 1944, restoring a vital crossing for advancing Allied forces after the Normandy landings. Read more
Captured German Tiger I heavy tank of the 501st Heavy Panzer Battalion in Tunisia, February 1943. A rare World War II photograph documenting one of the earliest Tiger tanks examined by the Allies. Read more
Soviet fighter ace Fedor Shikunov flew the P-39 Airacobra, completed more than 200 combat missions, and became one of the outstanding Red Army pilots of World War II. Read more
Soviet and American soldiers shake hands on the Elbe River, April 25, 1945 — a powerful symbol of Allied cooperation in the final days of World War II. Read more
Paratroopers of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division ("Screaming Eagles") receive final instructions before boarding transport aircraft for their airborne assault during Operation Overlord. Read more
Soviet troops ride on American M3 Lee medium tanks during the liberation of Vyazma. The tank's rubber-padded tracks, visible in the image, were less durable under Eastern Front conditions than all-steel tracks. Read more