World War, 1939-1945

Sign written in Russian, presumed from Stalingrad. Photos were retrieved from captured German prisoners of War. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735.

Donald M. Nelson, Chairman, War Production Board, U.S. Member, Combined Production and Resources Board; with an unidentified man on either side, he inspects Research Enterprises, LTD, a war production plant in Toronto, Canada.

Sign outside Research Enterprises, LTD, a war production plant, in Toronto, Canada. The sign reads, "What will you do today to help win this war? Workers on Payroll--7268, Workers Present Today--6776, Workers Absent Yesterday--492, Anything Less than Your Best is Deserting."

Russian women burying their dead after Stalingrad was bombed by the Germans. They have shovels with them indicating that they had to dig the graves themselves. Photos were retrieved from captured German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2736.

This snapshot of the destruction in Stalingrad after German bombing shows a large area with only a few columns or pillars left standing. This photo was retrieved from German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Snapshot of the destruction of Stalingrad in World War II, seen from a distance. This photo was retrieved from German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Snapshot of a destroyed building with only columns or pillars standing in Stalingrad during World War II. This photo was retrieved from German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Building, possibly a synagogue, in Stalingrad bombed by German forces. The outside of the building still stands, but the interior is reduced to rubble. This snapshot was retrieved from a German prisoner of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Substantial two story building in Stalingrad gutted by German bombs during World War II. A man walks by on the street in front of the building. This snapshot was retrieved from a German prisoner of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Blocks of destruction in Stalingrad after German bombs fell. This photo was retrieved from German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.