Frederick Woelkers returns to the battlfield where he was wounded in this quick youtube video put out by the US DOD. Woelkers was with the 102nd Infantry Division when he was wounded by sniper fire in Germany.
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WWII Photo Negatives Capture the Fall of Germany – POW Photos
The myriad of uniform variations and service branches in the following images is a reminder of the chaotic nature of the late war in Germany. A member of the 9th Armored Division snapped a series of two dozen images of captured German soldiers. I’ve chosen a small selection to share here. These medium format negatives scan with great quality.
A Canadian in Holland During WWII: Photographic Journal of Captain William J. Klyn – 1945
For those interested in views of Holland during WWII I present the following set of unwatermarked images. Please enjoy, and if you plan on using these for publication, please contact me first. I assume most were taken in Amsterdam, but some may have been snapped in other places in the Netherlands and possibly Germany.
Want more? I have over 200 images taken in Holland during WWII. Add a comment asking for specific topics and I should be able to help you out!
WWII Color Slide Grouping – Occupation Forces in Germany 1945
A nice grouping of 150+ color slides taken in Germany during the 3rd Army occupation in late 1945. Enjoy the vibrant colors of Germany!
German POW Camp
388th Bomb Group – Artist Alva Alegre Caught in the Act!
Caught in the act of painting!
388th Bomb Group Artist – Alva Villamor Alegre Self Portraits
We here at Portraits of War have spent countless hours scanning and editing the photographic work of Alva, but have neglected to post a series of photos relating to what he looked like while stationed at Kennishall nearly 70 years ago. I hope you enjoy seeing the face of the man responsible for recording the everyday activities around Knettishall.
388th Bomb Group – Mission Briefing
The tension in the air is almost palpable. Painted bomber jackets, crusher hats, and wafting palls of smoke all set the scene. A basic map is being chalked on the board, while pilots and navigators take note.
388th Bomb Group – Visions of Wartime London – Summer 1944
Alva Alegre took every opportunity to shoot in and around London while on pass. His images capture wartime London as seen in 1944, at a time when the Luftwaffe was still a real threat to the civilian population. Please enjoy the view through Alva’s lens as he travels throughout the city of London!
Alva and Muse
The Royal Arcade
Close Up View of Sign
388th Bomb Group at Knettishall – Everyday Life Installment 2
Work Horses Plow a Field
Windswept Nurse
Alva spins a spit!
Seated Pose
A Barracks Fistfight
388th Bomb Group Continued…………..Art Around Knettishall
One of my favorite topics within the collection has to be the various sketches and murals strewn about the Knettishall barracks. From the humerous to the erotic, Alva painted it all. Enjoy!
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