A journey into the past _de
The motorcycle police played a crucial role in the Wehrmacht’s logistics and communications during World War II. Historical photographs, such as those provided by collectors like the “World War 2 Collector,” offer us the opportunity to take a closer look…
20+ emotional vintage photos capture the moments of soldiers and their lovable pets in war
Military animals are domesticated animals used in warfare and other combat-related activities. As working animals, different military animals fulfill different functions. Horses, elephants, camels, and other animals were used for both transportation and mounted attacks. Pigeons were used for communication…
The true story behind two iconic legends
The names “Ferdinand” and “Elefant” are closely linked to World War II history and represent two different stages in the development of one of Germany’s most famous tank destroyers. These iconic machines, designed by Porsche AG, represent both technological innovation…
Cold, snow, and war: German soldiers in the merciless winter on the Eastern Front ❄️– A rare insight into everyday life on the front line _de
The winter on the Eastern Front was merciless. For many soldiers, it represented not only a military challenge, but above all an existential one. The image shown here impressively documents the exhausted rest break of German soldiers somewhere in the…
Beware, trap! US soldiers discover abandoned German Nebelwerfer emplacement with booby traps – France, 1944
In the summer of 1944, after the successful landing in Normandy, the Allied forces advanced further into German-occupied France. This phase of the Second World War saw not only open battles but also numerous tactical maneuvers, in which the Wehrmacht’s…
A sea of rubble: This is what Germany really looked like in 1945
Berlin as the capital and cultural center of the German Reich was bombed very heavily. With over 45,000 tons of bombs in two weeks the city was almost completely destroyed. The irreplaceable architectural gems of the Schlüter, Knobelsdorf, Schadow and…
Last refuge in the inferno – Stalingrad in pictures that breathe history _de
The winter of 1942/43 marked one of the most tragic turning points in the history of World War II. The Battle of Stalingrad, one of the most brutal and costly engagements of the entire conflict, became a symbol of human…
Germany’s craziest war vehicle? Discover the power of the Kettenkrad in action! _de
In the turmoil of World War II, Germany developed a variety of unusual and specialized vehicles to meet the changing demands of the front lines. One of the most remarkable and at the same time most unusual vehicles was the Kettenkrad ,…
German soldiers covered with ice and snow
German soldiers covered in ice and snow. Eastern Front. March 27, 1944. Some believe that the Soviet Union could have fallen before the end of 1941 if Hitler had maintained the momentum and sent his troops against Moscow. Had Hitler’s…
The story of the Luftwaffe helpers: Young people in the shadow of war _de
The story of the Luftwaffe helpers: Young people in the shadow of war In March 1945, as World War II drew to a close, three young Luftwaffe auxiliaries were captured by the U.S. 3rd Armored Division near Giessen. This scene…