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Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

In the midst of the battle, an American soldier charged bravely, but unfortunately fell and fell off the side of his steel helmet. He clutched the Browning BAR automatic rifle in his left hand and a grenade in his right hand that was about to be thrown. The war is cruel and ruthless, life and death are intertwined in an instant, and the firepower is fully demonstrated

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

On the eve of the Normandy landings, Eisenhower faced the officers and men of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, and exclaimed: "Victory is within reach!" "However, shortly after the landing operation began, Company E suffered heavy losses. As a result, Eisenhower was promoted to a five-star general, which can really be described as "one general's success and ten thousand bones"

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

Lieutenant Edwin · Wright, of the U.S. Army 404 Combat Team, who piloted the P-47 Thunderbolt, smiled. Although the propeller of his fighter was pierced by enemy bullets, he was really lucky to be born! With a slight deviation, this story may be a different ending

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

During World War II, German soldiers carefully drew the killing ring on the barrel of the "Emile" heavy tank destroyer, and there were more than 20 of them, symbolizing the destruction of more than 20 enemy tanks

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

In the midst of the battle, a heroic American soldier fell at the gunpoint of the Germans. He held the Browning BAR automatic rifle in his hand, which was so powerful that it was often used as a weapon to support firepower; And the other hand grabbed the MK2 "Pineapple" grenade. The brutality of war took his life in an instant

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

One day, a German Bf-109E-1 fighter was violently intercepted by the British 303 Squadron when it was escorting a bomber group over the English Channel. In the fierce air battle, the German fighter plane was unfortunately hit by the fuel tank and had to make an emergency landing in Windsor Grand Park in Berkshire, United Kingdom. The moment the plane hit the ground, the huge impact force caused its propeller to be severely twisted and deformed

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

In the smoke of the Pacific War, the defeated Japanese army bowed to the American army. The guns in their hands have been discharged from their lethal power and are respectfully handed over to the victors. U.S. soldiers vigilantly searched them for hidden ammunition. During World War II, Japanese soldiers preferred to die tragically rather than become prisoners, and they fell victim to militarism

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

The dust of World War II has settled, and the flames are far away. A United States warship sails leisurely on the way home, and female medics sunbathe on deck, feeling the long-lost tranquility. The men were still busy overhauling the guns and had no time to take care of this rare time of peace

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

American soldiers patrolled near the town of Linnich when they found a German soldier hiding in a bunker. Faced with the threat of American troops, the German soldiers were frightened and ordered to climb out immediately. However, even if he gave in, he would inevitably become a prisoner, and he was caught in a deep dilemma

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

In October, 19-year-old Edwin ·Wright, a 19-year-old lieutenant of the U.S. Army's 404th Combat Team, stood in front of a P-47 Thunderbolt with bullet holes in its propeller and smiled with joy. He's really lucky, and the bullet is a little off, I'm afraid it will be difficult to escape

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

A U.S. soldier cautiously operates a mine detector to search for potential hazards. Not far away, smoke rises from the wreckage of two destroyed Japanese bean tanks, which were vulnerable to heavy armor in World War II and are usually used only for reconnaissance missions. After a shout, a companion emerged from behind the tank's bunker and quickly came to help

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

On April 12, U.S. soldiers surrounded a destroyed King Tiger tank, and the huge hole left by the armor-piercing bullet was shocking. The tank seems to be in good condition, but the insiders have little chance of survival. The brutality of the war is on full display in the wreckage of this tank

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

In the fierce fighting in Africa, the British accidentally captured the powerful German Tiger tank. Intrigued by this war machine, they decided to transport it back to United Kingdom for further exploration. After two years of meticulous restoration and research, this tank, which was once invincible on the battlefield, has finally been reborn in the Military Museum

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

A team of Finland warriors, armed with iron-fisted anti-tank weapons, walked past the rubble of a dilapidated T-34 tank. The pile of steel behemoths in front of him, which once dominated the battlefield, are now in ruins. Even the most powerful weapons are so fragile under the will to war

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

On February 23, the elite men of the 407th Regiment of the 102nd Infantry Division were clearing the area around the town of Linnig, Germany. They accidentally found a German soldier hiding in a hidden bunker. In the face of the US army's shouting order, the German army slowly crawled out with fear on their faces

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

On 5 June, Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered an inspiring speech to the soldiers of E Company. However, a few hours later, E-Company suffered heavy losses. It's really "one will make ten thousand bones dry"! After the war, Eisenhower was promoted to a five-star general. The cruelty of history is embarrassing

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

In the smoke-filled Pacific Theater, several American soldiers accidentally found a wounded Japan girl. They not only bandaged her carefully, but also soothed her fears with warm comfort. There was an incredible glint in the girl's eyes

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

In March, U.S. Marines captured a Japanese Type 94 light tank and placed it behind the M4A2 Sherman tank in preparation for evacuation. It is surprising that the Sherman tank is equipped with wooden armor on its side, and the reason behind this is curious

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

The U.S. military captured a Japanese Type 94 light tank during the war and placed it behind the Sherman tank as a trophy to show off. The wooden armor on the side of the Sherman tank was its unique defense against the threat of the Japanese army's magnetic grenades

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

An American soldier climbed aboard an abandoned King Tiger tank and his eyes fell on the pierced turret. He reached out and touched the huge bullet hole, and he couldn't help but feel emotional. He held up his camera to record the traces of history. Think about how majestic the King Tiger tank was on the battlefield back then, and its heavy armor once discouraged countless artillery fire

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

During World War II, two Finland soldiers carry an iron-fisted anti-tank grenade past a dilapidated T-34 tank. The steel behemoth was reduced to rubble in the flames of war, the embers of the explosion still burning and parts scattered. The tragic situation in front of them shocked the two soldiers and made them sigh with emotion

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

During the Battle of Tunisia in Africa , the British accidentally captured a German Tiger tank, which made them a treasure trove . After years of meticulous research and restoration, the tank has been brought back to life at the Bovington Tank Museum as a testament to history and attracts visitors to see it

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

Three American soldiers infiltrated the ruins of France with the goal of clearing the remaining German army from hiding. They acted in an orderly manner and coordinated their combat formation, which vaguely revealed the shadow of oriental tactics. Could it be a coincidence? Can United States soldiers understand the essence of our army's tactics?

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

During the Soviet-German war, the corpse of a stiff German soldier in the snow was used by the Soviets, and his head was stuck in the snow as a signpost, this cruel scene deeply shocked the heart, and the war has only the choice of victory or defeat, survival or destruction

Rare old photos of World War II: War is too cruel, peace should be cherished

On July 19 on the streets of Saint-Lo-Saint-Georges, France, three American soldiers from the 29th Infantry Division searched for German troops. The battle formation they adopted was orderly in attack and defense, which was quite similar to our army's famous "three-three system" tactic.

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