European theater of war hi-res stock photography and images

Senior American commanders of the European theater of World War II. Seated are (from left to right) Gens. William H. Simpson, George S. Patton, Carl A. Spaatz, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Courtney H. Hodges, and Leonard T. Gerow; Standing are (from left to right) Gens. Ralph F. Stearley, Hoyt Vandenberg, Walter Bedell Smith, Otto P. Weyland, and Richard E. Nugent. 1945 Stock Photo

RMRYE19J–Senior American commanders of the European theater of World War II. Seated are (from left to right) Gens. William H. Simpson, George S. Patton, Carl A. Spaatz, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Courtney H. Hodges, and Leonard T. Gerow; Standing are (from left to right) Gens. Ralph F. Stearley, Hoyt Vandenberg, Walter Bedell Smith, Otto P. Weyland, and Richard E. Nugent. 1945

RM2HHWE2K–Senior American commanders of the European theater of World War II. Seated are (from left to right) Gens. William H. Simpson, George S. Patton, Carl A. Spaatz, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Courtney H. Hodges, and Leonard T. Gerow; standing are (from left to right) Gens. Ralph F. Stearley, Hoyt Vandenberg, Walter Bedell Smith, Otto P. Weyland, and Richard E. Nugent.

PSM V88 D073 Nonmilitary phases of the european theater of war 1916 Stock Photo

RMW315CW–PSM V88 D073 Nonmilitary phases of the european theater of war 1916

A document legacy, for two brothers with the United States Overseas Forces during 1942 - 1947. Three large format albums with red linen binding stamped in gold, two of them cased. Numerous photographs including training in the United States, action aboard bombers, and photographs of the European theater of war (France, especially around Bastogne, Belgium, and Germany). A variety of documents (draft notice, ID tags, rank insignia, etc.), including reports and letters, with a transcription of the first radio transmission from a B-17 Flying Fortress in action and , Stock Photo

RMB47D7F–A document legacy, for two brothers with the United States Overseas Forces during 1942 - 1947. Three large format albums with red linen binding stamped in gold, two of them cased. Numerous photographs including training in the United States, action aboard bombers, and photographs of the European theater of war (France, especially around Bastogne, Belgium, and Germany). A variety of documents (draft notice, ID tags, rank insignia, etc.), including reports and letters, with a transcription of the first radio transmission from a B-17 Flying Fortress in action and ,

Pfc. William Wada, a Japanese American soldier is awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism. He stands beside another Japanese American to be honored by Gen. Ralph M. Immel. June 1, 1945. European Theater, World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 10 47) Stock Photo

RMKWB82K–Pfc. William Wada, a Japanese American soldier is awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism. He stands beside another Japanese American to be honored by Gen. Ralph M. Immel. June 1, 1945. European Theater, World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 10 47)

Marketplace with monument in Messines, photographed by RECO on May 12, 1919. The photo shows a market square in the city with a prominent monument in the center. The location is identified as Messines in the C European theater of World War One. Notes mention the name 'Markiplie.' Stock Photo

RM2RCHCBP–Marketplace with monument in Messines, photographed by RECO on May 12, 1919. The photo shows a market square in the city with a prominent monument in the center. The location is identified as Messines in the C European theater of World War One. Notes mention the name 'Markiplie.'

An M1 Abrams Tank fires at targets for gunnery shortly after christening their barrel with a new name, CPL Pieciorak. Thaddeus Pieciorak is a former 1st Armored Division Soldier who served in the European Theater of World War II. The barrel was given his namesake in celebration of his 100th birthday on March 3, 2023. Stock Photo

RM2NY52C1–An M1 Abrams Tank fires at targets for gunnery shortly after christening their barrel with a new name, CPL Pieciorak. Thaddeus Pieciorak is a former 1st Armored Division Soldier who served in the European Theater of World War II. The barrel was given his namesake in celebration of his 100th birthday on March 3, 2023.

Map with a line, labeled 'Kriegs - Gebiets - Grenze', drawn around of Great Britain, Scotland, and Ireland connecting them to the European coast along the English Channel, outlining the theater of war during the First World War. Entitled: Westl. Kriegssch Stock Photo

RMG16B5B–Map with a line, labeled 'Kriegs - Gebiets - Grenze', drawn around of Great Britain, Scotland, and Ireland connecting them to the European coast along the English Channel, outlining the theater of war during the First World War. Entitled: Westl. Kriegssch

RMKWB9HB–Pfc. William Wada, a Japanese American soldier is awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism. He stands beside another Japanese American to be honored by Gen. Ralph M. Immel. June 1, 1945. European Theater, World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 10 47)

As pilots of the Ninth Tactical Air Command, 9th USAF, flew toward German targets in the Ardennes, they received the directions from this forward fighter-control room. Controllers on the tiered seats use radios to direct the U.S. flyers to target and bases.From this clearing house for recon and intelligence reports, Major General Elwood R. Quesada, Commanding the 9th Tactical Air Command, directed more than 1600 fighter-bomber sorties during the week of January 21, 1945. ETO, January 1945. Stock Photo

RM2H027FD–As pilots of the Ninth Tactical Air Command, 9th USAF, flew toward German targets in the Ardennes, they received the directions from this forward fighter-control room. Controllers on the tiered seats use radios to direct the U.S. flyers to target and bases.From this clearing house for recon and intelligence reports, Major General Elwood R. Quesada, Commanding the 9th Tactical Air Command, directed more than 1600 fighter-bomber sorties during the week of January 21, 1945. ETO, January 1945.

Gdansk, Poland 1st September 2012 73rd anniversary of World War II beginning celebrations on Westerplatte Peninsula in Gdansk. Battle of Westerplatte was the first clash between Polish and German forces during the Invasion of Poland and thus the first battle of the European theater of World War II. Stock Photo

RMCKY31K–Gdansk, Poland 1st September 2012 73rd anniversary of World War II beginning celebrations on Westerplatte Peninsula in Gdansk. Battle of Westerplatte was the first clash between Polish and German forces during the Invasion of Poland and thus the first battle of the European theater of World War II.

Bomb Toter. This image depicts a G.I. Joe soldier laden with TNT in the European theater of war, drawn by Coast Guard Combat Artist Robert James Tucker. Stock Photo

RM2ME544D–Bomb Toter. This image depicts a G.I. Joe soldier laden with TNT in the European theater of war, drawn by Coast Guard Combat Artist Robert James Tucker.

U.S. Soldiers Return Home On The Queen Elizabeth - With her decks crowded with 13,113 American fighting men, the Queen Elizabeth, the world's largest ocean liner, steams up New York Bay on June 29, 1945. Among the homecoming troops aboard are 13,658 men of the U.S. Eighth Army Air Force and general hospital units, as well as 1,200 Navy men and 442 Army nurses. All are returning from the European theater of war, and many will soon see service in the Pacific. The 85,000-ton troop ship made her first voyage across the submarine-infested Atlantic in Larch, 1940. This is her first official visit Stock Photo

RM2HX5KKC–U.S. Soldiers Return Home On The Queen Elizabeth - With her decks crowded with 13,113 American fighting men, the Queen Elizabeth, the world's largest ocean liner, steams up New York Bay on June 29, 1945. Among the homecoming troops aboard are 13,658 men of the U.S. Eighth Army Air Force and general hospital units, as well as 1,200 Navy men and 442 Army nurses. All are returning from the European theater of war, and many will soon see service in the Pacific. The 85,000-ton troop ship made her first voyage across the submarine-infested Atlantic in Larch, 1940. This is her first official visit

Group Portrait of First African American nurses Assigned to European Theater of Operations during World War II arrive in England, August 21, 1944 Stock Photo

RMT5TFAT–Group Portrait of First African American nurses Assigned to European Theater of Operations during World War II arrive in England, August 21, 1944

US Army nurses, newly arrived, line the rail of their vessel as it pulls into port of Greenock, Scotland, in European Theater of Operations during World War 2. They wait to disembark as the gangplank is lowered to the dock. Image courtesy National Archives. 1944. Stock Photo

RMKKCMHR–US Army nurses, newly arrived, line the rail of their vessel as it pulls into port of Greenock, Scotland, in European Theater of Operations during World War 2. They wait to disembark as the gangplank is lowered to the dock. Image courtesy National Archives. 1944.

The National World War II Museum - a military history museum in New Orleans, LA. It is formerly called the D-Day Museum. Stock Photo

RMMW12KK–The National World War II Museum - a military history museum in New Orleans, LA. It is formerly called the D-Day Museum.

Cpl. Bernard Butnik, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Sgt. Richard Goodbar, Russellville, Ark., offer 'Anges' their snow woman, cigarettes and a 'coke.' European theater. January 14, 1945. Sgt. G. W. Herold. (Army) NARA FILE #: 111-SC-198675 WAR & CONFLICT #: 893 Stock Photo

RFHM85W9–Cpl. Bernard Butnik, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Sgt. Richard Goodbar, Russellville, Ark., offer 'Anges' their snow woman, cigarettes and a 'coke.' European theater. January 14, 1945. Sgt. G. W. Herold. (Army) NARA FILE #: 111-SC-198675 WAR & CONFLICT #: 893

Military Map of the Theater of War - Mappa militar do Theatro da Guerra. 1914 by Belfort, W. Stock Photo

RM2HX798C–Military Map of the Theater of War - Mappa militar do Theatro da Guerra. 1914 by Belfort, W.

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, American four-engine World War II heavy bomber. IWM, Duxford, UK Stock Photo

RF2X3PMWT–Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, American four-engine World War II heavy bomber. IWM, Duxford, UK

destroyed ship with Nazi German soldiers standing next during WWII european theater Stock Photo

RMCE9MP1–destroyed ship with Nazi German soldiers standing next during WWII european theater

An American WW2 poster using patriotic slogans to gain support for the war effort against the Nazis Stock Photo

RM2F9CE97–An American WW2 poster using patriotic slogans to gain support for the war effort against the Nazis

India: German propaganda leaflet aimed at Indian soldiers serving in Europe, conjuring up dreams of Diwali celebrations back home in Asia. China Burma India Theatre (CBI) was the name used by the United States Army for its forces operating in conjunction with British and Chinese Allied air and land forces in China, Burma, and India during World War II. Well-known US units in this theatre included the Flying Tigers, transport and bomber units flying the Hump, and the 1st Air Commando Group, the engineers who built Ledo Road. Stock Photo

RM2B018AH–India: German propaganda leaflet aimed at Indian soldiers serving in Europe, conjuring up dreams of Diwali celebrations back home in Asia. China Burma India Theatre (CBI) was the name used by the United States Army for its forces operating in conjunction with British and Chinese Allied air and land forces in China, Burma, and India during World War II. Well-known US units in this theatre included the Flying Tigers, transport and bomber units flying the Hump, and the 1st Air Commando Group, the engineers who built Ledo Road.

RMB47D7G–A document legacy, for two brothers with the United States Overseas Forces during 1942 - 1947. Three large format albums with red linen binding stamped in gold, two of them cased. Numerous photographs including training in the United States, action aboard bombers, and photographs of the European theater of war (France, especially around Bastogne, Belgium, and Germany). A variety of documents (draft notice, ID tags, rank insignia, etc.), including reports and letters, with a transcription of the first radio transmission from a B-17 Flying Fortress in action and ,

Two U.S. soldiers offer 'Agnes' their snow woman, Camel cigarettes and a Coke. European theater. Jan. 14, 1945. World War 2. Stock Photo

RMEG6MEX–Two U.S. soldiers offer 'Agnes' their snow woman, Camel cigarettes and a Coke. European theater. Jan. 14, 1945. World War 2.

American soldiers in Vailly, France during World War 1. The photograph was taken by a photographer identified as Step and it was issued as part of the G-2 series. The specific date of the photo is 5-12-19. Vailly is shown with the number symbol 66646 and it appears to be a note referencing the European theater of war. Stock Photo

RM2RCD7DP–American soldiers in Vailly, France during World War 1. The photograph was taken by a photographer identified as Step and it was issued as part of the G-2 series. The specific date of the photo is 5-12-19. Vailly is shown with the number symbol 66646 and it appears to be a note referencing the European theater of war.

Battles and campaigns - World War II, European and African theater Stock Photo

RMPJTXWC–Battles and campaigns - World War II, European and African theater

Major General Dwight Eisenhower, 1942 The Commander of American Forces in the European Theatre, Major General Dwight Eisenhower, at his desk. Stock Photo

RMRYE19E–Major General Dwight Eisenhower, 1942 The Commander of American Forces in the European Theatre, Major General Dwight Eisenhower, at his desk.

World War II photo of the senior American military commanders of the European Theater. Stock Photo

RFDCGJK9–World War II photo of the senior American military commanders of the European Theater.

United States Army officers of World War II's European Theater of Operations (ETO). Seated l-r are Simpson, Patton, Spaatz, Eisenhower, Bradley, Hodges and Gerow. Standing are Stearley, Vandenburg, Smith, Vanderberg, Smith, Weyland and Nugent. Stock Photo

RMG2TXTJ–United States Army officers of World War II's European Theater of Operations (ETO). Seated l-r are Simpson, Patton, Spaatz, Eisenhower, Bradley, Hodges and Gerow. Standing are Stearley, Vandenburg, Smith, Vanderberg, Smith, Weyland and Nugent.

RMCKY324–Gdansk, Poland 1st September 2012 73rd anniversary of World War II beginning celebrations on Westerplatte Peninsula in Gdansk. Battle of Westerplatte was the first clash between Polish and German forces during the Invasion of Poland and thus the first battle of the European theater of World War II.

Infographics of armies and weapons of the combatants during the Second World War and map of the European theater and the Pacific war during the conflict with the front lines and major battles. [Adobe Illustrator (.ai); 2480x3248]. Stock Photo

RM2NEC3Y4–Infographics of armies and weapons of the combatants during the Second World War and map of the European theater and the Pacific war during the conflict with the front lines and major battles. [Adobe Illustrator (.ai); 2480x3248].

NORMANDY WW2 INVASION 1944 LST-517 amphibious (landing ship tank) offloading a Sherman tank of the French 2nd Armored Division, August 1944 During World War II, LST-517 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944 Second World War Stock Photo

RMWKHRRG–NORMANDY WW2 INVASION 1944 LST-517 amphibious (landing ship tank) offloading a Sherman tank of the French 2nd Armored Division, August 1944 During World War II, LST-517 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944 Second World War

Paris (17th arrondissement), France The European theater at 5 rue Biot, Transport, Entertainment, Registration, information, Art, Animal transport, Show, Poster, Ironwork, Store, marquise, Entertainment in times of war, Theater, France, Paris, the European Place Biot, Arrondissement XVII, 06/08/1918 - 06/08/1918, Léon, Auguste, photographer, Autochrome, photo, Glass, Autochrome, photo, Positive, Horizontal, Size 9 x 12 cm Stock Photo

RM2TD8NMA–Paris (17th arrondissement), France The European theater at 5 rue Biot, Transport, Entertainment, Registration, information, Art, Animal transport, Show, Poster, Ironwork, Store, marquise, Entertainment in times of war, Theater, France, Paris, the European Place Biot, Arrondissement XVII, 06/08/1918 - 06/08/1918, Léon, Auguste, photographer, Autochrome, photo, Glass, Autochrome, photo, Positive, Horizontal, Size 9 x 12 cm

CANBERRA, Australia - Dioramas depicting famous battles involving Australian military forces. Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT, Australia The Australian War Memorial, in Canberra, is a national monument commemorating the military sacrifices made by Australians in various conflicts throughout history. Stock Photo

RMBHDGH5–CANBERRA, Australia - Dioramas depicting famous battles involving Australian military forces. Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT, Australia The Australian War Memorial, in Canberra, is a national monument commemorating the military sacrifices made by Australians in various conflicts throughout history.

RMMW12KF–The National World War II Museum - a military history museum in New Orleans, LA. It is formerly called the D-Day Museum.

Corporal. Bernard Butnik, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Sergeant. Richard Goodbar, Russellville, Arkansas, offer Agnes their snow woman, cigarettes and a coke. European theater, January 14, 1945.; General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 893 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image. Stock Photo

RMW6G60E–Corporal. Bernard Butnik, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Sergeant. Richard Goodbar, Russellville, Arkansas, offer Agnes their snow woman, cigarettes and a coke. European theater, January 14, 1945.; General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 893 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

Inside the 32nd AOG (Air Operations Group) Air Operations Center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The heart of all operational executions in the European Theater will be from here. This will be the heart of the UNION FLASH 01 exercise. The USAFE (US Air Force in Europe) sponsored exercise UNION FLASH 01 to train the Joint Force Air Component Commander, The Joint Air Operations Center and the USAREUR (US Army Europe) Battlefield Coordination Element using computer simulation and state-of-the-art software programs in the art of war planning and execution. Stock Photo

RMW2E221–Inside the 32nd AOG (Air Operations Group) Air Operations Center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The heart of all operational executions in the European Theater will be from here. This will be the heart of the UNION FLASH 01 exercise. The USAFE (US Air Force in Europe) sponsored exercise UNION FLASH 01 to train the Joint Force Air Component Commander, The Joint Air Operations Center and the USAREUR (US Army Europe) Battlefield Coordination Element using computer simulation and state-of-the-art software programs in the art of war planning and execution.

Engine on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, American four-engine World War II heavy bomber. IWM, Duxford, UK Stock Photo

RF2X3PMWP–Engine on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, American four-engine World War II heavy bomber. IWM, Duxford, UK

World War II tankers helmet at various angles isolated on a white background Stock Photo

RF2XFD746–World War II tankers helmet at various angles isolated on a white background

Exterior view of the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA: European & Pacific Theater buildings. Stock Photo

RMK033K4–Exterior view of the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA: European & Pacific Theater buildings.

Nastia, 23, actress and volunteer at the Harymider Theatre, she was in Lutsk to perform when the war surprised her, she is originally from Slowyansk Stock Photo

RM2METRH0–Nastia, 23, actress and volunteer at the Harymider Theatre, she was in Lutsk to perform when the war surprised her, she is originally from Slowyansk

RMB47D7E–A document legacy, for two brothers with the United States Overseas Forces during 1942 - 1947. Three large format albums with red linen binding stamped in gold, two of them cased. Numerous photographs including training in the United States, action aboard bombers, and photographs of the European theater of war (France, especially around Bastogne, Belgium, and Germany). A variety of documents (draft notice, ID tags, rank insignia, etc.), including reports and letters, with a transcription of the first radio transmission from a B-17 Flying Fortress in action and ,

Two U.S. soldiers offer 'Agnes' their snow woman, Camel cigarettes and a Coke. European theater. Jan. 14, 1945. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 8 101) Stock Photo

RMKWB6C7–Two U.S. soldiers offer 'Agnes' their snow woman, Camel cigarettes and a Coke. European theater. Jan. 14, 1945. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 8 101)

A photograph showing the bomb damage inflicted on the town of Le Maisull during World War One. The Humber 66626 is seen in the foreground. The photo is marked as received by the photographer on May 12, 1919. The description is categorized as G-2 and the location is noted as Le Maisull, with the symbol EU suggesting the European theater of war. Additional notes may provide more context about the image. Stock Photo

RM2RCFMBE–A photograph showing the bomb damage inflicted on the town of Le Maisull during World War One. The Humber 66626 is seen in the foreground. The photo is marked as received by the photographer on May 12, 1919. The description is categorized as G-2 and the location is noted as Le Maisull, with the symbol EU suggesting the European theater of war. Additional notes may provide more context about the image.

United States, 1945 A flotilla of Coast Guard manned LCIs reach home after crossing the Atlantic from the European war theater where they were in the first waves of the invasions of Sicily, Salerno and Normandy. Stock Photo

RM2RBTDPJ–United States, 1945 A flotilla of Coast Guard manned LCIs reach home after crossing the Atlantic from the European war theater where they were in the first waves of the invasions of Sicily, Salerno and Normandy.

A photograph shows German fighter planes (Jäger) in France during the Second World War. The Luftwaffe's presence in France was crucial for maintaining air superiority over Western Europe, supporting ground troops, and defending against Allied air raids. These fighter planes were responsible for intercepting enemy aircraft and conducting offensive operations, reflecting the strategic importance of the Luftwaffe in the European theater. Stock Photo

RM2XCT8G7–A photograph shows German fighter planes (Jäger) in France during the Second World War. The Luftwaffe's presence in France was crucial for maintaining air superiority over Western Europe, supporting ground troops, and defending against Allied air raids. These fighter planes were responsible for intercepting enemy aircraft and conducting offensive operations, reflecting the strategic importance of the Luftwaffe in the European theater.

10th MOUNTAIN DIVISION MONUMENT ASPEN COLORADO 81611 Stock Photo

RMKJJR66–10th MOUNTAIN DIVISION MONUMENT ASPEN COLORADO 81611

Former Capt. Bernie Dupuis who joined the Army Air Corps at 18 in 1944 attends the historic aircraft sweep over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. during the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the European theater victory in World War II, May 8, 2015. More than 50 aircraft from all periods of World War II, coordinated by the Commemorative Air Force, flew at about 1,000 feet over the nation’s capital, including a B-17 Flying Fortress and a P-51 Mustang. The flyover coincides with a commemorative veterans celebration at the WWII Memorial on the National Mall Stock Photo

RMHEPCM6–Former Capt. Bernie Dupuis who joined the Army Air Corps at 18 in 1944 attends the historic aircraft sweep over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. during the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the European theater victory in World War II, May 8, 2015. More than 50 aircraft from all periods of World War II, coordinated by the Commemorative Air Force, flew at about 1,000 feet over the nation’s capital, including a B-17 Flying Fortress and a P-51 Mustang. The flyover coincides with a commemorative veterans celebration at the WWII Memorial on the National Mall

RMCKY31E–Gdansk, Poland 1st September 2012 73rd anniversary of World War II beginning celebrations on Westerplatte Peninsula in Gdansk. Battle of Westerplatte was the first clash between Polish and German forces during the Invasion of Poland and thus the first battle of the European theater of World War II.

World War I (1914-1918). Conference. Official English speaking service on Explorers. Theater, near the battlefield. Engraving by Ugo Matania (1888-1979). La Esfera, 20th century. Stock Photo

RMP7BRH0–World War I (1914-1918). Conference. Official English speaking service on Explorers. Theater, near the battlefield. Engraving by Ugo Matania (1888-1979). La Esfera, 20th century.

WW2 USAF Consolidated B-24 'Liberator' bomber aircraft B-24 airplane suitable for long over-water bombing missions in World War II Second World War. The Consolidated B-24 Liberator is an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego, California. B-24 was the mainstay of the US strategic bombing campaign in the Western European theater. Due to its range, it proved useful in bombing operations in the Pacific, including the bombing of Japan. Long-range anti-submarine Liberators played an instrumental role in closing the Mid-Atlantic gap in the Battle of the Atlantic. Stock Photo

RM2JF0AD2–WW2 USAF Consolidated B-24 'Liberator' bomber aircraft B-24 airplane suitable for long over-water bombing missions in World War II Second World War. The Consolidated B-24 Liberator is an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego, California. B-24 was the mainstay of the US strategic bombing campaign in the Western European theater. Due to its range, it proved useful in bombing operations in the Pacific, including the bombing of Japan. Long-range anti-submarine Liberators played an instrumental role in closing the Mid-Atlantic gap in the Battle of the Atlantic.

Gdansk, Poland - May 2022. Westerplatte Monument in memory of the Polish defenders. Westerplatte peninsula is famous for the first battle of the European theater of World War II in 1939. View from Motlawa river. Travel Touristic destination Stock Photo

RF2R5067N–Gdansk, Poland - May 2022. Westerplatte Monument in memory of the Polish defenders. Westerplatte peninsula is famous for the first battle of the European theater of World War II in 1939. View from Motlawa river. Travel Touristic destination

RMBHDGGA–CANBERRA, Australia - Dioramas depicting famous battles involving Australian military forces. Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT, Australia The Australian War Memorial, in Canberra, is a national monument commemorating the military sacrifices made by Australians in various conflicts throughout history.

RMMW12KH–The National World War II Museum - a military history museum in New Orleans, LA. It is formerly called the D-Day Museum.

President Harry S. Truman talks to Col. L. Curtis Tiernan of Kansas City, Missouri, Chaplain to U. S. forces in the European theater after church services in Berlin, Germany. The President is attending the Potsdam Conference and is reunited with his chaplain from World War I. Stock Photo

RMW5X4XR–President Harry S. Truman talks to Col. L. Curtis Tiernan of Kansas City, Missouri, Chaplain to U. S. forces in the European theater after church services in Berlin, Germany. The President is attending the Potsdam Conference and is reunited with his chaplain from World War I.

Solider posing for photo. Members of the United States Army’s 114th infantry division train to fight against Germany in Europe during WWII. Stock Photo

RM2RMPPHD–Solider posing for photo. Members of the United States Army’s 114th infantry division train to fight against Germany in Europe during WWII.

Chin turret on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, American four-engine World War II heavy bomber. IWM, Duxford, UK Stock Photo

RF2X3PMWM–Chin turret on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, American four-engine World War II heavy bomber. IWM, Duxford, UK

Programme for the 1982 National Theatre production of Schweyk in the Second World War by Bertolt Brecht, at the Olivier Theatre. Stock Photo

RME1PAYX–Programme for the 1982 National Theatre production of Schweyk in the Second World War by Bertolt Brecht, at the Olivier Theatre.

Newspaper clipping announcing the German surrender to the Allies on 7th May 1945 in Reims. Musée de la Reddition, Reims, France. Stock Photo

RMCE9KW1–Newspaper clipping announcing the German surrender to the Allies on 7th May 1945 in Reims. Musée de la Reddition, Reims, France.

Aachen, Germany. 14th May, 2023. Participants of a demonstration against arms deliveries to Ukraine stand in front of the Achen Theater. Ukrainian President Selenskyj is in Germany for the first time since the start of the Russian war of aggression. On Sunday afternoon, Selenskyj and the Ukrainian people are to be honored in Aachen with the Charlemagne Prize for services to European unity. Credit: Henning Kaiser/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2R1GTK1–Aachen, Germany. 14th May, 2023. Participants of a demonstration against arms deliveries to Ukraine stand in front of the Achen Theater. Ukrainian President Selenskyj is in Germany for the first time since the start of the Russian war of aggression. On Sunday afternoon, Selenskyj and the Ukrainian people are to be honored in Aachen with the Charlemagne Prize for services to European unity. Credit: Henning Kaiser/dpa/Alamy Live News

RMB47809–A document legacy, for two brothers with the United States Overseas Forces during 1942 - 1947. Three large format albums with red linen binding stamped in gold, two of them cased. Numerous photographs including training in the United States, action aboard bombers, and photographs of the European theater of war (France, especially around Bastogne, Belgium, and Germany). A variety of documents (draft notice, ID tags, rank insignia, etc.), including reports and letters, with a transcription of the first radio transmission from a B-17 Flying Fortress in action and ,

Lt. Col. Anna Walker 'Tony' Wilson, WAC Staff Director, European theater (center). She lunches on a field in France on August 1, 1944. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 8 140) Stock Photo

RMKWB6FP–Lt. Col. Anna Walker 'Tony' Wilson, WAC Staff Director, European theater (center). She lunches on a field in France on August 1, 1944. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 8 140)

Image shows a German graveyard in Montmedy, France during World War I. The photograph was taken by photographer ECO on May 12, 1919 (66914). The graveyard contains symbolic German gravestones. The image was issued as part of the European theater of war documentation. Stock Photo

RM2RCJ13N–Image shows a German graveyard in Montmedy, France during World War I. The photograph was taken by photographer ECO on May 12, 1919 (66914). The graveyard contains symbolic German gravestones. The image was issued as part of the European theater of war documentation.

The Instrument of Surrender signed by Germany that ended WW2 in Europe, signed by Alfred Jodl Stock Photo

RM2GH5K70–The Instrument of Surrender signed by Germany that ended WW2 in Europe, signed by Alfred Jodl

British Military vehicle and re-enactors in Battle at the Victory Show at Cosby Cans of ETO Blood in a field Tent Stock Photo

RMDFMKHF–British Military vehicle and re-enactors in Battle at the Victory Show at Cosby Cans of ETO Blood in a field Tent

RMEG6KKC–Two U.S. soldiers offer 'Agnes' their snow woman, Camel cigarettes and a Coke. European theater. Jan. 14, 1945. World War 2.

EUROPE - circa 1944 - A Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, nicknamed 'Jug,' During WW II, the P-47 served in almost every active war theater and in the forc Stock Photo

RM2RHHRPY–EUROPE - circa 1944 - A Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, nicknamed 'Jug,' During WW II, the P-47 served in almost every active war theater and in the forc

RMCKY325–Gdansk, Poland 1st September 2012 73rd anniversary of World War II beginning celebrations on Westerplatte Peninsula in Gdansk. Battle of Westerplatte was the first clash between Polish and German forces during the Invasion of Poland and thus the first battle of the European theater of World War II.

During the second third of the 19th century many Europeans went to make their fortunes in northern Algeria. On June 11, 1881 the men of Bu-Amena attacked the farmers, causing panic among the European emigrants, travelling around the towns in the interior of Tunisia and Algeria, preaching holy war. Many returned to their countries of origin. Algeria, Saida (Oran region). Panic of the European inhabitants when the settlers who were able to escape the Kharfaffah massacres arrived. Engraving by Bernardo Rico y Ortega (1825-1894). Later colouration. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 1881. Author Stock Photo

RM2GC1FDR–During the second third of the 19th century many Europeans went to make their fortunes in northern Algeria. On June 11, 1881 the men of Bu-Amena attacked the farmers, causing panic among the European emigrants, travelling around the towns in the interior of Tunisia and Algeria, preaching holy war. Many returned to their countries of origin. Algeria, Saida (Oran region). Panic of the European inhabitants when the settlers who were able to escape the Kharfaffah massacres arrived. Engraving by Bernardo Rico y Ortega (1825-1894). Later colouration. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 1881. Author

031113-N-6236G-001 Naval Historical Center, Washington, D.C. (File photo) -- Cover art for the new book 'USS Ranger, The Navy's First Flattop From Keel To Mast, 1934-1946' by Naval Historical Center historian Robert J. Cressman. Ranger was the first American aircraft carrier to be designed and built as such, but it was determined to be too small for the U.S.'s emerging large carrier doctrine of the early 1940's. However, it was one of the few American aircraft carriers to operate in the European Theater of Operations during World War II, participating in the 1942 Invasion of North Africa and Stock Photo

RMHFER9X–031113-N-6236G-001 Naval Historical Center, Washington, D.C. (File photo) -- Cover art for the new book 'USS Ranger, The Navy's First Flattop From Keel To Mast, 1934-1946' by Naval Historical Center historian Robert J. Cressman. Ranger was the first American aircraft carrier to be designed and built as such, but it was determined to be too small for the U.S.'s emerging large carrier doctrine of the early 1940's. However, it was one of the few American aircraft carriers to operate in the European Theater of Operations during World War II, participating in the 1942 Invasion of North Africa and

190424-N-NF912-1375 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 24, 2019) The Abraham Lincoln and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups conducted carrier strike force operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet. Together, the strike groups will complete high-end war fighting training, enhancing interoperability with key allies and partners in the European theater. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremiah Bartelt/Released) Stock Photo

RMT5J03X–190424-N-NF912-1375 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 24, 2019) The Abraham Lincoln and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups conducted carrier strike force operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet. Together, the strike groups will complete high-end war fighting training, enhancing interoperability with key allies and partners in the European theater. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremiah Bartelt/Released)

RMBHDGKY–CANBERRA, Australia - Dioramas depicting famous battles involving Australian military forces. Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT, Australia The Australian War Memorial, in Canberra, is a national monument commemorating the military sacrifices made by Australians in various conflicts throughout history.

Soldiers and airmen from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command arrive on the flight line in Tbilisi, Georgia, Aug. 18. The 21st is part of European Command’s EUCOM Joint Humanitarian Assistance Assessment Team and are working closely with other elements of the federal government, international governments, aid agencies and the Republic of Georgia to help bring aid to the Georgian people. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Bloom Stock Photo

RMEJRKP7–Soldiers and airmen from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command arrive on the flight line in Tbilisi, Georgia, Aug. 18. The 21st is part of European Command’s EUCOM Joint Humanitarian Assistance Assessment Team and are working closely with other elements of the federal government, international governments, aid agencies and the Republic of Georgia to help bring aid to the Georgian people. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Bloom

General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, at his headquarters in the European theater of operations. He wears the five-star cluster of the newly-created rank of General of the Army., 02/01/1945; General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 745 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image. Stock Photo

RMW65H9Y–General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, at his headquarters in the European theater of operations. He wears the five-star cluster of the newly-created rank of General of the Army., 02/01/1945; General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 745 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

Soldier walking out of Camp Exchange. Members of the United States Army’s 114th infantry division train to fight against Germany in Europe during WWII. Stock Photo

RM2RMPPHJ–Soldier walking out of Camp Exchange. Members of the United States Army’s 114th infantry division train to fight against Germany in Europe during WWII.

Engine maintenance on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, American four-engine World War II heavy bomber. IWM, Duxford, UK Stock Photo

RF2X3PM2D–Engine maintenance on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, American four-engine World War II heavy bomber. IWM, Duxford, UK

In Mass Training For Combat - Lieut. Bill Howland prepares to ***** group of U.S. Army paratroopers in a training jump from ***** transport plane. Jumping is the easiest part of the ***** paratroops. Their biggest job is assembling after *****.United States parachute troops have been in Great Britain for some time, although their presence was only ***** made known by Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower Commander of U.S. Army Forces in the European theater. ***** troops today are engaged in mass maneuvers-mapping ***** attacks, practicing fast jumps, exchanging ***** with the British. This Stock Photo

RM2Y88P0K–In Mass Training For Combat - Lieut. Bill Howland prepares to ***** group of U.S. Army paratroopers in a training jump from ***** transport plane. Jumping is the easiest part of the ***** paratroops. Their biggest job is assembling after *****.United States parachute troops have been in Great Britain for some time, although their presence was only ***** made known by Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower Commander of U.S. Army Forces in the European theater. ***** troops today are engaged in mass maneuvers-mapping ***** attacks, practicing fast jumps, exchanging ***** with the British. This

trench of First World War, France, Verdun Stock Photo

RMB0YBG7–trench of First World War, France, Verdun

08 November 2022, Brandenburg, Cottbus: In the evening, the 32nd Cottbus Film Festival - Festival of Eastern European Cinema - will open in the building of the State Theater. The cinema from Eastern Europe is diverse. This year's Cottbus Film Festival shows it again with productions from 48 countries. Ukraine occupies a large space. There is a clear position on Russia. Under the impression of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, this year's Festival of Eastern European Film in Cottbus (FFC) begins this Tuesday (19.00). It is one of the world's leading forums for cinema in Eastern Eur Stock Photo

RM2KDT3D9–08 November 2022, Brandenburg, Cottbus: In the evening, the 32nd Cottbus Film Festival - Festival of Eastern European Cinema - will open in the building of the State Theater. The cinema from Eastern Europe is diverse. This year's Cottbus Film Festival shows it again with productions from 48 countries. Ukraine occupies a large space. There is a clear position on Russia. Under the impression of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, this year's Festival of Eastern European Film in Cottbus (FFC) begins this Tuesday (19.00). It is one of the world's leading forums for cinema in Eastern Eur

Beautiful building of Drama theater in Samara city Stock Photo

RFGXA647–Beautiful building of Drama theater in Samara city

Lt. Col. Anna Walker 'Tony' Wilson, WAC Staff Director, European theater (center). She lunches on a field in France on August Stock Photo

RMEG6MJ5–Lt. Col. Anna Walker 'Tony' Wilson, WAC Staff Director, European theater (center). She lunches on a field in France on August

American sailors in England, 1918. The photograph shows a group of American sailors stationed in England during World War One. It was taken by an official photographer in 1918 and is part of a series of photographs documenting American military activities. The image is marked with the symbol 'EU' denoting its connection to the European theater of war. Stock Photo

RM2RCDF4A–American sailors in England, 1918. The photograph shows a group of American sailors stationed in England during World War One. It was taken by an official photographer in 1918 and is part of a series of photographs documenting American military activities. The image is marked with the symbol 'EU' denoting its connection to the European theater of war.

Remains of military trenches on Mount Piano in the Dolomite Alps, built during the First World War, South Tirol Stock Photo

RM2N75C1R–Remains of military trenches on Mount Piano in the Dolomite Alps, built during the First World War, South Tirol

Munich 2019. Long exposure of tourists passing in front of the Bavarian National Theater located on Max-Joseph-Platz. We are in the afternoon of a war Stock Photo

RF2B87WMY–Munich 2019. Long exposure of tourists passing in front of the Bavarian National Theater located on Max-Joseph-Platz. We are in the afternoon of a war

RMKWB7C5–Two U.S. soldiers offer 'Agnes' their snow woman, Camel cigarettes and a Coke. European theater. Jan. 14, 1945. World War 2. (BSLOC 2014 8 101)

Open-air theater on the Vittoriale degli Italiani site, the shrine of Italian victories, built as an Italian victory monument, Stock Photo

RMDGRR61–Open-air theater on the Vittoriale degli Italiani site, the shrine of Italian victories, built as an Italian victory monument,

RMCKY31G–Gdansk, Poland 1st September 2012 73rd anniversary of World War II beginning celebrations on Westerplatte Peninsula in Gdansk. Battle of Westerplatte was the first clash between Polish and German forces during the Invasion of Poland and thus the first battle of the European theater of World War II.

Wielki Theater (Grand Opera Theater). Built between 1825 and 1833 by Antonio CORAZZI in neoclassical style. It was rebuilt between 1951 and 1965 after its destruction in the war, with full fidelity to its original appearance. Outside view. Warsaw. Poland. Stock Photo

RMP50DER–Wielki Theater (Grand Opera Theater). Built between 1825 and 1833 by Antonio CORAZZI in neoclassical style. It was rebuilt between 1951 and 1965 after its destruction in the war, with full fidelity to its original appearance. Outside view. Warsaw. Poland.

A Luxembourger contractor applies grease to a piece of equipment during an inspection at the Warehouses Service Agency in Sanem, Luxembourg, Feb. 8, 2024. The 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron, in conjunction with contractors from Luxembourg, is responsible for the largest U.S. war reserve materiel stockpile in the European theater and conducts routine inspections on equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and capable of being used at a moment's notice. Air Force Stock Photo

RM2WWNY2X–A Luxembourger contractor applies grease to a piece of equipment during an inspection at the Warehouses Service Agency in Sanem, Luxembourg, Feb. 8, 2024. The 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron, in conjunction with contractors from Luxembourg, is responsible for the largest U.S. war reserve materiel stockpile in the European theater and conducts routine inspections on equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and capable of being used at a moment's notice. Air Force

RMT5J041–190424-N-NF912-1375 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 24, 2019) The Abraham Lincoln and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups conducted carrier strike force operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet. Together, the strike groups will complete high-end war fighting training, enhancing interoperability with key allies and partners in the European theater. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremiah Bartelt/Released)

RMBHDGKH–CANBERRA, Australia - Dioramas depicting famous battles involving Australian military forces. Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT, Australia The Australian War Memorial, in Canberra, is a national monument commemorating the military sacrifices made by Australians in various conflicts throughout history.

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs from the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepare to marshal U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft to the taxi way during a theater security package deployment to Lask Air Base, Poland, July 9, 2015. The A-10 supports U.S. Air Force missions around the world as part of its current inventory of strike platforms, including F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft as part of the TSP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released) Stock Photo

RMF6B01R–U.S. Air Force crew chiefs from the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepare to marshal U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft to the taxi way during a theater security package deployment to Lask Air Base, Poland, July 9, 2015. The A-10 supports U.S. Air Force missions around the world as part of its current inventory of strike platforms, including F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft as part of the TSP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

President Truman with Father L. Curtis Tiernan, Chief Chaplain of the United States Army Forces of the European Theater. The President had attended Catholic mass at ll:30 a.m. Father Tiernan had known President Truman from World War I when Father Tiernan was the chaplain for the 129th Field Artillery of the 35th Division ( in which Harry Truman served). Stock Photo

RMW5XACM–President Truman with Father L. Curtis Tiernan, Chief Chaplain of the United States Army Forces of the European Theater. The President had attended Catholic mass at ll:30 a.m. Father Tiernan had known President Truman from World War I when Father Tiernan was the chaplain for the 129th Field Artillery of the 35th Division ( in which Harry Truman served).

United States GI in uniform. Members of the United States Army’s 114th infantry division train to fight against Germany in Europe during WWII. Stock Photo

RM2RMPPHC–United States GI in uniform. Members of the United States Army’s 114th infantry division train to fight against Germany in Europe during WWII.

RF2X3PMWJ–Chin turret on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, American four-engine World War II heavy bomber. IWM, Duxford, UK

Blood For American Soldiers Injured In Normandy -- Containers of blood, to be used for transfusions for wounded American soldiers, are lined up at an airfield in Normandy after being delivered by a U. S. Amy transport plane. The American truck will carry the blood (marked ETO for the European Theater of Operations) to emergency hospitals at the front. Men and Women of the United States have donated 6,500,000 pints (4,000,000 liters) of blood to the American Red Cross for treating casualties of war. August 21, 1944. Stock Photo

RM2JAYPJM–Blood For American Soldiers Injured In Normandy -- Containers of blood, to be used for transfusions for wounded American soldiers, are lined up at an airfield in Normandy after being delivered by a U. S. Amy transport plane. The American truck will carry the blood (marked ETO for the European Theater of Operations) to emergency hospitals at the front. Men and Women of the United States have donated 6,500,000 pints (4,000,000 liters) of blood to the American Red Cross for treating casualties of war. August 21, 1944.

RMB0YBGA–trench of First World War, France, Verdun

RM2KDT3D7–08 November 2022, Brandenburg, Cottbus: In the evening, the 32nd Cottbus Film Festival - Festival of Eastern European Cinema - will open in the building of the State Theater. The cinema from Eastern Europe is diverse. This year's Cottbus Film Festival shows it again with productions from 48 countries. Ukraine occupies a large space. There is a clear position on Russia. Under the impression of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, this year's Festival of Eastern European Film in Cottbus (FFC) begins this Tuesday (19.00). It is one of the world's leading forums for cinema in Eastern Eur

Word War II Two U.S. Army Nurse Corps 1940s Saluting at a field hospital in the European Theater of Operations Stock Photo

RME8DY1X–Word War II Two U.S. Army Nurse Corps 1940s Saluting at a field hospital in the European Theater of Operations

Birds eye view of the theater of war in China during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. Key points are the City of Beijing (Peking), 102 miles inland; the city of Tainjin (Tientsin) where Boxers and the Chinese Army attacked foreigners; Langfang, where Admiral Seymours advance to Beijing was blocked, and the Dagu (Taku) Forts guarding entry to the interior. The 1963 movie, 55 DAYS AT PEKING, was based on the war (BSLOC 2017 20 18) Stock Photo

RMKWD26J–Birds eye view of the theater of war in China during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. Key points are the City of Beijing (Peking), 102 miles inland; the city of Tainjin (Tientsin) where Boxers and the Chinese Army attacked foreigners; Langfang, where Admiral Seymours advance to Beijing was blocked, and the Dagu (Taku) Forts guarding entry to the interior. The 1963 movie, 55 DAYS AT PEKING, was based on the war (BSLOC 2017 20 18)

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