An Astounding Collection of Rare Pictures From WWII

Published on 11/02/2020
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The Harsh Reality

After the Allies freed people from German concentration camps, soldiers were in a state of shock at what they discovered. Nobody could have prepared them for the atrocities they would witness, and many needed counseling after.

The Harsh Reality

The Harsh Reality

One particular Jewish death camp survivor got the chance to reverse roles with a former captor after the Allies had freed him. Although he and others had been rescued from immediate danger, many suffered diseases and illnesses related to malnutrition, which sometimes even resulted in death.

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Hungarian Mini Tanks

One of the best outcomes from wartime is usually that technological advancements are sped up. As time goes on, armies need better technology to gain the upper hand on their opponents. This happened in Hungary, where useful mini tanks were engineered for soldiers to use on their missions.

Hungarian Mini Tanks

Hungarian Mini Tanks

These specific tanks were not very successful in the end, and over one thousand vehicles were used to produce them from within the country. Industry soared, but ultimately most other types of transport were imported from elsewhere.

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