World War, 1939-1945

A street bridge in Berlin, Germany, destroyed by bombing in World War II. In the background are buildings showing extensive damage. Donor: Barney Ricketts.

In Berlin, Germany, a church, showing extensive damage from bombing in World War II, sits on the edge of a lake littered with branches from shredded trees. Donor: Barney Ricketts.

Russian soldiers sit on the steps of a memorial to the Kaiser and on his statue in Berlin, Germany, after the end of World War II. Some destruction from Allied bombing can be seen at the left of the memorial. Donor: Barney Ricketts.

A building called "The Dome" in Berlin, Germany, showing extensive damage from bombing in World War II. Donor: Barney Ricketts.

German citizens walk down a street in Berlin where buildings were damaged or destroyed by bombing in World War II. From: Barney Ricketts.

A street in Berlin, Germany, lined with buildings damaged or destroyed by bombing in World War II. A signed on the left identifies "Rassenhass." Donor: Barney Ricketts.

A view along Bismarchstrasse in Berlin, Germany, showing buildings damaged or destroyed by bombing in World War II. On the left is a memorial statue of Queen Victoria. Donor: Barney Ricketts.

Buildings near Kaiserstrasse in Berlin, Germany, damaged or destroyed by bombing during World War II. Donor: Barney Ricketts.

A view down a street in Berlin, Germany, looking toward the Victory Column commemorating an 1871 war, lined on both sides with buildings destroyed or damaged by bombing in World War II. Donor: Barney Ricketts.

German citizens conduct their business on a street in Berlin, Germany, lined with buildings damaged or destroyed by bombing in World War II. Donor: Barney Ricketts.