World War, 1939-1945

A German soldier stands over abandoned American supplies while another in the background carries armfuls of items. Both are unidentified. Taken somewhere in Belgium. From a group of captured German photographs.

An airplane coming in for a landing at an unknown airfield. Possibly in Belgium. From a group of captured German photographs.

This is the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt photograph of the sailor kissing the nurse in Times Square, New York City, after the announcement of the end of World War II. From: Photo was obtained by Whistlestop editor Lenore Bradley for use in the newsletter.

General Dwight Eisenhower addresses paratroopers prior to the first assault of the invasion of Europe. "Full victory - nothing else" is the order of the day. From: This photograph was obtained by the Harry S. Truman Library for a World War II exhibit, probably from the National Archives.

A group of German soldiers make their way through an abandoned American military camp in Belgium. All are unidentified. From a group of captured German photographs.

A German vehicle coming up on an abandoned American anti-tank gun along a road at a unidentified location in Belgium. The gun's spent shell casings lie behind it. A church sits on the opposite side of the road. From a group of captured German photographs.

An unidentified German team leader soldier points for the camera. Others are unidentified. They are standing in front of an American military vehicle. From a group of captured German photographs.

Captured American soldiers being marched through the streets of a town in Belgium. All are unidentified. From a group of captured German photographs.

A German tank makes its way off road outside of Poteau, Belgium. From a group of captured German photographs.

German soldiers alongside the road in Honsfeld, Belgium. The German soldier tying his boots may have gotten them from the American without shoes lying to the side. All are unidentified. From a group of captured German photographs.