Matthäus Hetzenauer, Austrian sniper with 345 confirmed kills, 1944

Matthäus Hetzenauer, Austrian sniper with 345 confirmed kills, 1944. Matthäus Hetzenauer was an Austrian sniper in the 3rd Mountain Division on the Eastern…

Smart, beautiful and deadly, 19-year-old Soviet sniper Roza Shanina had 59 confirmed kills.

Shanina in 1944, holding an 1891/30 Mosin–Nagant with the 3.5x PU scope. (Colorized photo). Roza Shanina was a Soviet sniper during World War…

775 confirmed kills in one picture, 1945

775 confirmed kills in one picture, 1945 Female snipers of the 3rd Shock Army, 1st Belorussian Front. The ‘Shock’ armies were created with…

Photos from the historic meeting on Elbe River between American and Soviet troops, 1945

Lieutenant Bill Robertson and Lieutenant Alexander Silvashko, Germany, 1945. These iconic photographs were taken the day Soviet and American troops met at the…

A pile of bodies awaits cremation after the bombing of Dresden, 1945

A pile of bodies awaits cremation after the firebombing of Dresden, February 1945. The bombing of Dresden in February 1945 has remained one…

The post-war ruins of Dresden through rare photographs, 1945

Dresden in ruins after Allied bombings, February 1945. At the end of World War II, the city of Dresden was in ruins, all…

The Cologne Cathedral stands tall amidst the ruins of the city after Allied bombings

Seen here is an aerial black and white photo of the famous Cologne Cathedral during World War II. The cathedral suffered fourteen hits…

Three schoolgirls skating home from school while passing blocks of destroyed houses in Essen, 1949

Three girls skate home from school, past blocks of houses destroyed by Allied air raids, Essen, Germany, February 14, 1949. Three German girls…

Charming Vintage Photos of Roller-Skating Girls From the Mid-20th Century

These endearing snapshots capture the carefree spirit of roller-skating girls, showcasing their charm, elegance, and boundless joy. Rediscover the simple pleasures and timeless…

A Classic Bombshell: Glamorous Photos of June Wilkinson in the 1950s and 1960s

In the world of glamor and allure, where beauty reigns supreme, one name shines brightly: June Wilkinson. During the late 1950s and early…

Greasers of the 1950s: Styles, History and Vintage Photos

The emergence of the “greaser” look in 1950s America can be attributed to influential figures like Elvis Presley and James Dean. This style,…

Gorgeous Natalie Wood: Stunning Colorful Vintage Shots from the Late 1950s and 1960s

Natalie Wood, born Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko on July 20, 1938, in San Francisco, California, was destined for greatness from a young age. She…