World War Two: The Global Conflict That Redefined History

Welcome to our collection of original vintage photographs capturing the harrowing events of World War II. 

World War II, one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, began on September 1, 1939, when Nazi Germany, led by Adolf Hitler and Soviet Union led by dictator Joseph Stalin invaded Poland, prompting the United Kingdom and France to declare war in response. Lasting until 1945, the war inflicted a tremendous cost, both in terms of human lives and destruction. Millions of soldiers and civilians perished, cities were reduced to rubble, and entire nations faced occupation and oppression.

The horrors of World War II included atrocities committed by the Nazis, such as the Holocaust, resulting in the systematic genocide of six million Jews and millions of others deemed undesirable by the regime. The war ended on September 2, 1945, following the unconditional surrender of Japan, after years of struggle, sacrifice, and unimaginable suffering, with the Allied forces emerging victorious over the Axis powers.

Our collection of original vintage photographs provides a unique and invaluable glimpse into this tumultuous period of history. These images capture the stark reality of the war: the bravery of soldiers, the devastation of cities, the resilience of civilians, and the inhumanity of the atrocities committed. Each photograph is a testament to the importance of remembering and understanding the events of World War II, ensuring that future generations never forget the lessons learned from this dark chapter in human history.

Explore our collection to discover rare and compelling glimpses of the past, preserved through the lens of time, and experience the power of original war time photographs in capturing the essence of World War II.

  • "Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact" the Hitler-Stalin Pact

    The Nazi-Soviet Pact - Beginning of World War Two

  • WWII European Theatre of Operations (ETO)

    • Robert F. Sargent, "Into the Jaws of Death" Assault troops approach Omaha Beach on D-Day , June 6, , 1944
      Robert F. Sargent, "Into the Jaws of Death" Assault troops approach Omaha Beach on D-Day , June 6, , 1944
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      Robert F. Sargent, "Into the Jaws of Death" Assault troops approach Omaha Beach on D-Day , June 6, , 1944
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    • D-Day Allied Normandy landing Captured Wehrmacht POW’s waiting to be transported to England, France 6.8.1944, 1944
      D-Day Allied Normandy landing Captured Wehrmacht POW’s waiting to be transported to England, France 6.8.1944, 1944
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      D-Day Allied Normandy landing Captured Wehrmacht POW’s waiting to be transported to England, France 6.8.1944, 1944
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    • Robert S. Johnson, American World War II flying ace, England. Photo by US Air Force , 1944
      Robert S. Johnson, American World War II flying ace, England. Photo by US Air Force , 1944
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      Robert S. Johnson, American World War II flying ace, England. Photo by US Air Force , 1944
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    • French Resistance Fighters shaving heads of female traitors brothel Aux Belle Poules, Paris , 1944
      French Resistance Fighters shaving heads of female traitors brothel Aux Belle Poules, Paris , 1944
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      French Resistance Fighters shaving heads of female traitors brothel Aux Belle Poules, Paris , 1944
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    • German officer surrenders to the British troops, probably in Germany , 1945
      German officer surrenders to the British troops, probably in Germany , 1945
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      German officer surrenders to the British troops, probably in Germany , 1945
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    • Harold Siegman, Americans Link With Russians In Germany, April 1945 , 1945
      Harold Siegman, Americans Link With Russians In Germany, April 1945 , 1945
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      Harold Siegman, Americans Link With Russians In Germany, April 1945 , 1945
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    • “Just Passing Through.” Muenchen-Gladbach, Germany - Tank destroyers of the 29th Division, U.S. 9th Army. cleave a path through the debris on the streets of Muenchen-Gladbach as the Ninth pushes forward to west bank of the Rhine, 1945
      “Just Passing Through.” Muenchen-Gladbach, Germany - Tank destroyers of the 29th Division, U.S. 9th Army. cleave a path through the debris on the streets of Muenchen-Gladbach as the Ninth pushes forward to west bank of the Rhine, 1945
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      “Just Passing Through.” Muenchen-Gladbach, Germany - Tank destroyers of the 29th Division, U.S. 9th Army. cleave a path through the debris on the streets of Muenchen-Gladbach as the Ninth pushes forward to west bank of the Rhine, 1945
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    • M.A. Nicholson, Captured German U-Boat Base in Werftanlagend A.G. Weser, Bremen, Germany. You can see a couple of submarines in the lower left 5.14.45 , 1945
      M.A. Nicholson, Captured German U-Boat Base in Werftanlagend A.G. Weser, Bremen, Germany. You can see a couple of submarines in the lower left 5.14.45 , 1945
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      M.A. Nicholson, Captured German U-Boat Base in Werftanlagend A.G. Weser, Bremen, Germany. You can see a couple of submarines in the lower left 5.14.45 , 1945
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    • Charles Haaker, “Blood And Guts” Gen. George S. Patton, Commander of the US Third Army in Europe hold his last conference with newsmen at his headquarters after Germany’s surrender 5.17.45, 1945
      Charles Haaker, “Blood And Guts” Gen. George S. Patton, Commander of the US Third Army in Europe hold his last conference with newsmen at his headquarters after Germany’s surrender 5.17.45, 1945
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      Charles Haaker, “Blood And Guts” Gen. George S. Patton, Commander of the US Third Army in Europe hold his last conference with newsmen at his headquarters after Germany’s surrender 5.17.45, 1945
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    • Joseph A. Bowen, Captured bombed Berghof, Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest” at Berchtesgaden, Germany 6.7.45, 1945
      Joseph A. Bowen, Captured bombed Berghof, Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest” at Berchtesgaden, Germany 6.7.45, 1945
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      Joseph A. Bowen, Captured bombed Berghof, Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest” at Berchtesgaden, Germany 6.7.45, 1945
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    • Sgt. Bonwitt, US General Dwight Eisenhower, Russian General Zukhov, and British Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery at banquet in Berlin, Germany 6.5.1945, 1945
      Sgt. Bonwitt, US General Dwight Eisenhower, Russian General Zukhov, and British Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery at banquet in Berlin, Germany 6.5.1945, 1945
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      Sgt. Bonwitt, US General Dwight Eisenhower, Russian General Zukhov, and British Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery at banquet in Berlin, Germany 6.5.1945, 1945
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  • World War II: Pacific Theatre of Operations (PTO)

    Courage, Sacrifice, and the Turning Tide of History
    • Bob Campbell, “Beachhead of Iwo Jima” - Marines digging in on the Iwo Jima beachhead swept by deadly Japanese fire., 1945
      Bob Campbell, “Beachhead of Iwo Jima” - Marines digging in on the Iwo Jima beachhead swept by deadly Japanese fire., 1945
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      Bob Campbell, “Beachhead of Iwo Jima” - Marines digging in on the Iwo Jima beachhead swept by deadly Japanese fire., 1945
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    • Joe Rosenthal, American Marines Take "Impregnable'"Jap Pillbox On Iwo Jima, February 19th, 1945
      Joe Rosenthal, American Marines Take "Impregnable'"Jap Pillbox On Iwo Jima, February 19th, 1945
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      Joe Rosenthal, American Marines Take "Impregnable'"Jap Pillbox On Iwo Jima, February 19th, 1945
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