World War, 1939-1945

Russian civilians, most of whom are women, are digging a grave in this snapshot retrieved from captured German prisoners of war after they attacked Stalingrad. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Photograph taken from a captured German soldier of a destroyed road, possibly leading to a bridge in Stalingrad, Russia during World War II. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Snapshot of a row of buildings, some at least five stories high, with only one wall standing after German bombing in Stalingrad during World War II. Photo was retrieved from captured German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

This snapshot shows blocks of large buildings in Stalingrad still standing, but damaged by German bombers, taken from about a block away and showing some trees still standing. It was retrieved from captured German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

This snapshot of a number of destroyed five story buildings taken from the street shows a few civilians standing in the grass in the foreground. The man on the left may possibly be a soldier. This photo, taken in Stalingrad, was retrieved from a captured German prisoner of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

This snapshot is of destroyed four story buildings in Stalingrad after German bombing. Four men, possibly soldiers, are shown crossing the street. One appears to be running. The photo was retrieved from captured German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

This snapshot, which was retrieved from German prisoners of war, shows Russian civilians burying their dead after the Germans attacked Stalingrad. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Photo of casualties in Stalingrad, taken from captured German soldiers. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and photos 2009-2735 and 2009-2736.

Snapshot of destruction near a railroad possibly near Stalingrad, taken from captured German soldiers. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2735, 2009-2736.

Photo of Russian sign, taken from captured German soldiers. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and photos 2009-2735 and 2009-2736.