World War, 1939-1945

Corner view of a block of destroyed buildings in Stalingrad during World War II seen from a distance. A number of people can been seen in the street. This is from a series of similar photos, 2009-2671 to 2713, 2009-2735, and 2009-2736.

Looking down the street at blocks of destruction in Stalingrad after German bombing. This snapshot was retrieved from a captured German prisoner of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Snapshot of total destruction in Stalingrad after German bombing. This photo was retrieved from captured German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

A man looks through the rubble in the internal doorway of a destroyed building in Stalingrad. He may be on the ground floor, but appears to be higher up. Part of a roof hangs dangerously over him. This snapshot was retrieved from a captured German prisoner of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

A block of buildings that appear to be newer than others shown in photos in this series destroyed by German bombing in Stalingrad. This snapshot was retrieved from German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Large building at least six stories high with columns and balconies in Stalingrad destroyed by German bombing. A few men and woman are outside on the street. This snapshot was retrieved from German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Street scene beside railroad or streetcar tracks showing destruction of five story Stalingrad buildings after bombing by the Germans. 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 bombed three story building in Stalingrad with part of the facade still standing. Inside the building is a pile of rubble. A smokestack and telephone poles remain standing. A few people can be seen on what had been the sidewalk. This photo was retrieved from a German prisoner of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Two tramcars sit in front of a block of four story buildings destroyed by German bombs in Stalingrad. A few people can be seen on the sidewalk behind the tram. This snapshot was retrieved from German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Snapshot shows destruction of a long four story building with only one outside wall and parts of a few inside walls remaining in Stalingrad after bombing by Germans. This photo was retrieved from German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.