/r/AmericanWW2photos

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A subreddit for pictures related to the U.S. military and America in the Second World War.

A subreddit for pictures related to the U.S. military in the Second World War.

Rules:

  1. Keep Conversations Civil. Many of us are here because of our love for WWII, especially when it comes to the American military. Thus we hope to evoke great discussion on all aspects relating to WWII American photos and history. However we'd like to keep these conversations civil and not turn the comments into an internet battlefield. If someone is bothering you or you feel is being to much, etc, either talk it out, down vote the comment, or just ignore it. If you feel its gotten out of hand, flag the comment as such.
  2. Be Respectful This rule is fairly simple. Just be respectful to others opinions even if you don't agree with them. Their is a down vote button for a reason.
  3. No current politics to be discussed (Historical debates around images or places are exempt) Please no modern politics or anything of the such. For example comparing a modern politician to FDR, etc. However discussion relating to politics at the time is perfectly fine.
  4. Include Location and Date of Photo Whenever Possible When posting please give a date and location whenever possible. The preferred format is as follows. Description of image, location, date. Please try to be as objective as possible, though you may be as subjective as you want in the comments.
  5. Posts must be on topic As you can guess by the sub's name r/AmericanWW2photos is for pictures of relating to The United States between the years of 1939 and 1945. Photos of Allied or other Axis forces should be posted on r/wwiipics, r/germanww2photos, etc.
  6. Historical Accuracy As a history sub we value accuracy. Obviously there will be debate, and the occasional myth will accidentally crop up, and that's fine. However blatant falsehoods will be removed. Continual promotion of myths may result in a ban.

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An M4A1 Sherman of the 1st Armored Division heading out from a repair station in the Le Ferriere area of Italy. May 25, 1944.

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2024/05/17
13:18 UTC

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Two WAVES look out through the armored rear door of a 5/38 twin gun mount, while visiting the USS Missouri (BB-63) in an east coast port during her shakedown period, circa August 1944. They are Yeoman Second Class Blanche Oswald and Yeoman Third Class Betty Martin.

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2024/05/17
08:52 UTC

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Private Charles Preston, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, brushes snow from a 30-caliber machine gun mounted on his jeep during the battle of the Bulge. December 21 1944.

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2024/05/16
18:59 UTC

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A US artilleryman winces at the sound of his M3 105mm Howitzer artillery piece, as his artillery crew fires rounds on retreating Germans near the town of Caren Normandy, June 1944

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2024/05/16
18:52 UTC

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American troops on board a landing craft heading for the beaches at Oran in Algeria during Operation 'Torch', November 1942.

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2024/05/16
18:50 UTC

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Soviet and American soldiers on the banks of the Elbe River study weapons, the city of Torgau, 1945.

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2024/05/16
18:44 UTC

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Three US Infantrymen from the 30th Infantry Division pause to rest en route to the front lines, beyond Malmedy in Belgium. December 29, 1944.

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2024/05/16
18:42 UTC

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An M4A3 76w HVSS tank climbing up a muddy road. Note the commander has a 1919 mounted in front of him. The caption says 11th US Armored Division Einheiten Der Germany 1945.

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2024/05/16
18:38 UTC

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Colonel Roy N. Haggerty of Lubbock, Texas, Commanding Officer of the 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Division inspecting one of the thousands of bottles of the wine in Castle Saarfels. Serrig, Germany, February 27, 1945.

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2024/05/16
13:37 UTC

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USS Iowa (BB-61) 20mm gun crew in action on the battleship's forecastle, probably during her shakedown period in the late winter and spring of 1943. Note gunner using the Mark 14 lead-computing gunsight mounted on the 20mm gun at right.

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2024/05/16
09:10 UTC

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American soldiers leave their mark on Hitler's birth home in Braunau, Austria, May 1945.

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2024/05/16
01:32 UTC

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An M4A1 Sherman of the 751st Tank Battalion moving to the front in Mt. Valbura area, Italy. April 14, 1945

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2024/05/15
13:21 UTC

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USS Mervine (DD-489) Underway in the Atlantic on 9 May 1945. Mervine is painted in Camouflage Measure 32, Design 3D.

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2024/05/15
08:53 UTC

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Two soldiers of the 334th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, looking over a captured German Sd.Kfz. 251 near Samree, Belgium. January 12, 1945

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2024/05/14
12:17 UTC

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USS Nevada (BB-36) at Pearl Harbor on 16 February 1942, while she was being prepared for drydocking after she was refloated. She entered the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard's Drydock Number Two on 18 February.

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2024/05/14
08:43 UTC

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Men of the 8th Infantry Division marching down a street in Düren, Germany, as the crew of an M10 Tank Destroyer form the 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion watches. February 24, 1945.

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2024/05/13
11:33 UTC

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USS Ringgold (DD-500) after losing her bow in a collision with USS Yarnall (DD-541) on 5 March 1945.

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2024/05/13
09:08 UTC

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“The crew of an anti-aircraft guns in half-track await orders to commence firing on approaching bomber aircraft. 24 February, 1943. Tunisia, North Africa.”

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2024/05/13
01:38 UTC

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Men of A Company, 774th Tank Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division, applying white paint for winter camouflage to their M4A3(76) near Joubieval, Belgium. January 17, 1945

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2024/05/12
11:30 UTC

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Men of Battery A, 593rd Field Artillery Battalion, 93rd Infantry Division, preparing to fire a 105mm howitzer. Bougainville, April 16, 1944

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2024/05/11
11:30 UTC

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USS Brownson (DD-518) at the New York Navy Yard, 27 April 1943. Note: Radars; 5"/38 Mk 30; guns.

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2024/05/10
08:57 UTC

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Tankers of A Company, 20th Tank Battalion, 20th Armored Division, equipping their M4A1 (76) W near Cailly, France. February 24, 1945. The 20th Armored Division would not see combat until early April.

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2024/05/08
13:50 UTC

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The USS Lexington (CV-2) burning and sinking after her crew abandoned ship during the Battle of the Coral Sea. Note the planes parked aft, where the fires have not yet reached. 216 men went down with the ship. May 8, 1942

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2024/05/07
13:16 UTC

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Original color photo of an A-36A in Alaska. The A-36 Apache was a purpose built ground attack variant of the more famous P-51 with 500 built.

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2024/05/06
13:27 UTC

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Soldiers of the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division drilling with 75mm gun in Hawaii, 1942

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2024/05/03
13:32 UTC

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USS New York (BB-34) Norfolk Naval Yard 11 August 1942 escort carrier USS Charger (ACV-30) just before leaving for Torch landings

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2024/05/03
08:47 UTC

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USAAC Poster, Date Unknown to Myself.

Not much of a poster guy, more fixated on equipment. Found it in the bathroom at my local small town's auditorium.

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2024/05/03
01:22 UTC

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A liberated Polish slave worker happily waves her handkerchief at soldiers of the US 2nd Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division as they hitch a ride on an M4A1 Sherman through the town of Konigshofen. April 8, 1945.

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2024/05/02
13:11 UTC

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A Japanese plane plunges into the sea ahead of USS Columbia (CL-56), as she steams in column with other cruisers during the attack on Bougainville, 1-2 November 1943.

1 Comment
2024/05/02
09:13 UTC

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