Burn It To The Ground!
In April of 1945, British troops liberated the Belsen concentration camp. Upon arrival, the soldiers were horrified at the state of affairs, and the amount of dead and dying prisoners brought an air of doom and gloom to the operation.
Burn It To The Ground
While many prisoners received immediate medical assistance, for some it was simply too late. Many died later, and survivors got to hear about the camp being burned to the ground on May 21st, 1945. The haunting and harrowing events were finally able to be put to rest.
Iwo Jima
Over half a million Americans served in the army during WWII, and the Marine Corps played a crucial role in the success of the war. The Battle of Iwo Jima was an important incident, kicking off on 19 February 1945.
Iwo Jima
While the US army was successful in their efforts, over 25 000 soldiers met their match in the battle. This picture depicts three Marine Corps on a rare break, as they took a moment to regroup before moving to their next location.
