Wwii photos

The Battle of Aachen, if won, would open Europe up to the Allies. But they'd have to pay for it in relentless urban combat.

40mm guns firing aboard USS Hornet, February 1945

A fellow collector :-) Recolored using Photoshop CS4

World War II transformed New York City.

In the toughest of times, they wore their hearts on their sleeves. For another inspiring look at our greatest generation, catch The Monuments Men in theaters now.

US PBY-5A Catalina from the United States Coast Guard being pulled to shore for repairs seen here in the frozen Bay Island of Kodiak, Alaska 1943.

Have you wondered about the "correct" shade of WW2 olive drab or what color to make your registration numbers on your World War Two Jeep or truck? These rare, wartime photographs show vehicles in their original color schemes.