Conference room in the Führerbunker, July 1945
Conference room of the Führerbunker, photographed in July 1945. The conference room was located directly next to the chamber in which Adolf Hitler committed suicide on April 30, 1945. The Führerbunker fell into Soviet hands in early May after the…
Motorcycles BMW R75 in World War II: Warrior on two wheels
admin Posted onJanuary 12, 2025 The BMW R75 is a World War II-era motorcycle and sidecar combination manufactured by the German company BMW. The BMW R75 features an integrated two-wheel drive design with drive shafts to both the rear and third sidecar wheels,…
The face of the Wehrmacht soldier: discipline, strength and determination
A Wehrmacht soldier often embodied the ideal of a disciplined and determined fighter. His face was characterized by sharp, masculine features—a prominent chin, high cheekbones, and a firm, penetrating gaze. His eyes, often marked by an iron will, reflected both…
The day German submarines passed under Tower Bridge
One hundred years ago, four German submarines penetrated Tower Bridge into the Port of London, the heart of the city’s cargo trade. First World War II. World War II. 1918. Handover/use of the German booty to the Angels: first…
Operation Weserübung and the occupation of Norway The German invasion of Norw
The German invasion of Norway took place on the night of April 8–9, 1940, as part of Operation Weserübung, under the pretext of protecting Norway from military aggression by Great Britain and France. Most of Norway’s best weapons were lost…
Rare images of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II
From December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, American, British, Canadian, Belgian, and French troops fought to stop the last major German offensive of World War II, which began in the densely forested Belgian Ardennes. Although the Allied troops ultimately…
Historical photos of German prisoners of war in Norway, 1945
The German occupation of Norway began on April 9, 1940, after German troops occupied the neutral Scandinavian country of Norway. It ended on May 8, 1945, after the surrender of German troops in Europe. During this entire period, Norway was…
Ready to jump: German paratrooper before deployment in France
The Wehrmacht’s paratroopers were considered an elite unit, known for their discipline, physical fitness, and strategic importance. In June 1944, during the Allied invasion of Normandy, they were a crucial part of the German defense. A striking image shows a…
The story of the Luftwaffe helpers: Young people in the shadow of war
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…
Racial education classes at a school for German girls, 1943
German students take part in racial education classes in 1943. The three groups depicted on the poster are (from top to bottom) the “East Baltic race,” the “Eastern race,” and the “Dinaric race.” All three groups were considered sub-races of…