Random Rare Photos From World War II (10 items)

(#9) Athens Captured By The Germans

When the Germans captured Athens in the early 1940s, they decided to celebrate by flying their flag above the Acropolis. The banner didn't last long, however. It was torn down by two 19-year-old students a month later.

This was one of the first acts of what would become known as the Greek Resistance.
(#7) The Soviet Flag Being Raised Over Berlin

On May 2, 1945, Soviet soldiers raised their flag over the Reichstag in Berlin. The victory was an important one for many Soviet soldiers, who considered the building a symbol of their enemy.
(#6) The Sky Over The United Kingdom After A 1940 Battle

This photo was taken in the United Kingdom in 1940 and shows the city skies after an air fight between British and German pilots.
(#4) Two Soldiers With 'Easter Eggs'

Technical Sergeant William E. Thomas and Private First Class Joseph Jackson had an extra special Easter egg for Hitler in 1945.
(#2) A POW Stares Defiantly At Hitler's Right-Hand Man

This photo was taken in August 1941 when Hitler's right-hand man, Heinrich Himmler, visited a Shirokaya Street POW camp in Minsk, USSR.
(#3) The Architect Of Auschwitz Right Before He Met His End

Rudolf Hoess was the architect and commander of Auschwitz concentration camp, where thousands lost their lives.