World War, 1939-1945

An abandoned anti-tank gun and several American vehicles line the road outside of Poteau, Belgium. From a group of captured German photographs.

A group of unidentified men including soldiers and civilians, walking down the stairs in front of a building. This photo was taken while John Redding served as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Air Force in Europe during World War II.

Unidentified soldier, probably taken somewhere in Europe during World War II.

Unidentified men, including some soldiers, working in a room, probably somewhere in Europe. This photo was taken while John Redding served as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Air Force in Europe during World War II.

A room full of unidentified civilians and soldiers sitting during a meeting. Included among the group is a female soldier. This photo was taken while John Redding served as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Air Force in Europe in World War II.

Double exposure, unidentifiable picture of soldiers. Probably taken somewhere in Europe during World War II.

Unidentified solider in garden. Probably taken somewhere in Europe during World War II.

John Redding (right) and an unidentified soldier sitting on some steps. Probably taken somewhere in Europe during Redding's service with the United States Army during World War II.

An unidentified soldier and a man in a suit looking at papers on a desk. Others in the background are unidentified. This photo was taken while John Redding served as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Air Force in Europe during World War II.

John Redding (seated, facing audience, right) and group of unidentified soldiers listen to an officer speak. This photo was probably taken somewhere in Europe.