World War, 1939-1945

World War II devastation at St. Mary's Church in Warsaw, Poland. This Gothic style church, dedicated to the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was one of the oldest in Warsaw, originally built in 1411. Postcard caption reads, "Warszawa Kosciol N.M. Panny."

This photo postcard shows the World War II destruction at Sacrament church, which was dedicated to St. Kazimierz, in the New Town area of Warsaw, Poland. Photo caption reads, "Warszawa Kosciol Sakramentek."

Photo postcard showing destruction of Castle Square in Warsaw, Poland during World War II. Caption reads, "Warszawa Plac Zamkowy."

Photo postcard showing German destruction of the bridge over the Vistula River. This had been the first steel bridge built in Warsaw, Poland. Caption reads, "Warszawa Most Kierbedzia."

This photo postcard shows the World War II destruction of "New Town" in Warsaw, Poland. Exact date of photo is unknown, but the area was completely destroyed between August 1, 1944 and October 2, 1944. Photo caption reads, "Warszawa Nowe Miasto."

Photo postcard showing destruction at the Copper Roof Palace in Warsaw, Poland during World War II. Caption reads, "Warszawa Polac Pod Blacha."

This photo postcard shows the World War II destruction at the central railroad station in Warsaw, Poland. Photo caption reads, "Warszawa Dworzec Glowny."

This photo postcard shows the World War II destruction of Blanka Palace, a Baroque palace, which was the seat of municipal government in Warsaw and of the state police. Photo Caption reads, "Warszawa Palac Blanka."

Photo postcard showing destruction of the Main Post Office in Warsaw, Poland during World War II. Caption reads, "Warszawa Poczta Glowna."

Photo postcard of showing destruction of Warsaw's Old Town during World War II. Caption reads, "Warszawa Rynek Starego Miasta."