Historic photo of a Soviet 76 mm divisional gun M1939 (USV) firing at enemy positions during WWII. Captured in summer 1942 on the Southwestern Front by photographer Alexander Ustinov. Read more
Soviet troops fire their weapons in a celebratory salute atop the Reichstag, May 1945 — a symbol of final victory in Berlin.
Red Army troops storm the Reichstag under fire in May 1945 — a historic image of final victory and sacrifice.
Soviet soldiers carry a fallen comrade through the smoke of the Battle of Berlin. A final goodbye on the doorstep of victory.
Field Marshal Keitel signs the unconditional surrender in Berlin, officially ending WWII in Europe.
Wilhelm Keitel getting into the car before signing the Act of Unconditional Surrender in Berlin, May 8, 1945
Karl Emil Wrobel, Chief Medical Officer of Berlin Police, captured by Soviet troops on May 2, 1945.