Soviet T-28 Multi-Turreted Tank Defends Leningrad – 1941
June 22, 2025 Reading time: 3 minutes
A rare T-28 medium tank, from the 42nd Army’s 51st Independent Tank Battalion, dug in as a fixed gun position during the defense of Leningrad. Read more
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
For the Motherland – Markov-Grinberg’s Iconic WWII Soviet Photo, 1943
June 22, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
Soviet soldier storms into battle during WWII. One of the most iconic war photographs ever taken, symbolizing Red Army courage on the Eastern Front. Read more
Frozen Front: Red Army Engages German Forces on Rybachy Peninsula, 1944
June 22, 2025 Reading time: 3 minutes
Soviet infantrymen armed with Mosin rifles, PPD-40s, and DP-27 light machine guns fight during the Arctic battle for the Rybachy Peninsula in 1944. Read more
Soviet Photographer Robert Diament Aboard the Destroyer Grozny During Arctic Convoy Escort
June 22, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
Soviet Navy photographer Robert Diament aboard the destroyer "Grozny" during an Arctic convoy escort mission in 1943. Read more
Bf 109F-2 Fighter Shot Down Near Kyiv by Soviet Anti-Aircraft Fire
June 20, 2025 Reading time: 3 minutes
German Bf 109F-2 from 3./JG3 downed by Soviet anti-aircraft fire near Kyiv. Pilot Heinz Schmidt captured. 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