Close Combat in Gizel Village, North Ossetia — The Battle for the Caucasus, November 7, 1942
July 19, 2025 Reading time: 7 minutes
Soviet infantry engaged in close combat in Gizel Village, North Ossetia, November 7, 1942, halting the German advance on the Caucasus during WWII. Read more
Shot-Down Soviet U-2 Aircraft — Red Army Air Force, Summer 1941
July 18, 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes
A Soviet U-2 biplane crashes in Summer 1941, showing the vulnerability of Soviet reconnaissance aircraft during the early stages of World War II. Read more
Captured German Tanks Pz.Kpfw. III and StuG III in the Red Army, 1942
July 18, 2025 Reading time: 7 minutes
Captured German tanks and StuG III assault guns serve the Red Army on the Western Front in March 1942. A remarkable moment in the Soviet Union's use of trophy weapons. Read more
Soviet Submarine M-171 Ready to Fire Its Gun – Arctic Ocean, 1943
July 2, 2025 Reading time: 2 minutes
Soviet submarine M-171 prepares to fire its bow gun in a salute after sinking another enemy ship during the Battle for the Arctic, 1943. A powerful moment of victory from the Northern Fleet. Read more
Il-2 Sturmovik Prepares for Combat – Southwestern Front, 1942
July 2, 2025 Reading time: 2 minutes
A Soviet Il-2 Sturmovik is prepped for a dangerous mission on the Southwestern Front during World War II, with bombs carefully mounted by ground crew. A snapshot of wartime determination in August 1942. Read more
Rescue Under Fire: Soviet Tank Crew Saves Comrade at Gzhatsk, 1942
July 2, 2025 Reading time: 3 minutes
Soviet soldiers rescue a wounded crew member from a damaged Lend-Lease "General Lee" tank during fierce fighting near Gzhatsk in 1942. Read more
Fedor Shikunov: Soviet Fighter Ace of the P-39 Airacobra – WWII
July 2, 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes
Soviet ace pilot Fedor Shikunov flew the P-39 Airacobra, completed 206 missions, and shot down 25 enemy planes before falling in 1945. Posthumously awarded Hero of the Russian Federation. Read more
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