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World War II cemeteries are solemn places of remembrance dedicated to the millions of soldiers and civilians who lost their lives during the conflict. Located across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, these cemeteries mark battlefields, prisoner-of-war camps, and areas of intense fighting, reflecting the global scale of the war.

The Grave of Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) – Parish Church of St Martin’s, Bladon, United Kingdom

In this quiet graveyard of the Parish Church of St Martin's Bladon, England, lies the grave of Sir …

Posted December 7, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal

German War Cemetery Geldern – North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Geldern was bombed several times during World War Two, it was a target for bombing raids during the …

Posted September 23, 2017 (updated February 19, 2026) by Patrick

La Kreule Military Cemetery – Hazebrouck France

Near the town of Hazebrouck in France is a World War One cemetery called La Kreule. La Kreule …

Posted September 5, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

The Grave of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel at Herrlingen Cemetery – Blaustein, Germany

At Herrlingen Cemetery in Blaustein, Germany, is the grave of Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, who was one of …

Posted August 10, 2017 (updated February 19, 2026) by Pascal

WWII German War Cemetery Lommel – Kattenbos, Belgium

The German War Cemetery in Lommel is the largest WWII German Military Cemetery outside of Germany in Western …

Posted July 28, 2017 (updated February 19, 2026) by Pascal

Dunkirk Town Cemetery & Dunkirk Memorial – Hauts-de-France, France

There are many Nationalities to be found on this Commonwealth Cemetery for both WW1 and WW2, like British, …

Posted July 10, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Operation Veritable, Canadian War Cemetery – Groesbeek, The Netherlands

In Groesbeek lies a Commonwealth cemetery with mostly Canadian soldiers who lost their lives during Operation Veritable in …

Posted July 6, 2017 (updated January 31, 2026) by Patrick

Entrance gate - St. James Church - Acton Trussell featured

Commonwealth Graves – St. James Church, Acton Trussell, United Kingdom

The St. James Church is situated just outside the small village of Acton Trussell in the English county …

Posted June 13, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Commonwealth Cemetery Cannock Chase featured

Commonwealth Cemetery Cannock Chase – Staffordshire, United Kingdom

On camp road near Cannock Chase are two war cemeteries and two memorials. During World War One and …

Posted June 1, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Commonwealth War Graves: Zehrensdorf Indian Cemetery, Germany

With the construction of a military training complex in Wünsdorf-Zossen in 1909, this cemetery became the final resting …

Posted May 15, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal

Battle of the Bulge – German War Cemetery Recogne Bastogne, Belgium

The Battle of the Bulge claimed many lives on both sides. In this last stage of the war …

Posted January 4, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal

Russian Cemetery Stalag Luft III – Zagan, Poland

Right across the road from the Memorial of "The Fifty", lies a military cemetery of Russian origin. Its …

Posted June 28, 2016 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal

Memorial and Commonwealth War Graves – Glencoe, Scotland

Commonwealth War Graves Glencoe Near the town of Glencoe is a cemetery with Commonwealth War Graves. The cemetery …

Posted May 16, 2016 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Paula Hitler, Adolf Hitler’s sister in Berchtesgaden Germany

Paula Hitler was born on 21st of January 1896 in the town of Hafeld in Austria and was …

Posted December 18, 2015 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Commonwealth War Graves: Canadian War Cemetery Adegem, Belgium

The majority of the 1100 soldiers buried at the Canadian War Cemetery in Adegem Belgium are Canadian, but …

Posted November 26, 2015 (updated January 6, 2026) by Pascal

A memorial stone inscription commemorating the 2000 victims of the Peenemünde and Karlshagen air raids in Peenemünde, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

War Cemetery Karlshagen – Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

This cemetery is the final resting place of 2000 victims of World War Two who died in the …

Posted October 24, 2015 (updated February 13, 2026) by Pascal

Commonwealth War Graves, RAF 626 Squadron - Theillay, France

Commonwealth War Graves, RAF 626 Squadron Lancaster ND952 – Theillay, France

Lancaster ND952 of RAF 626 Squadron was shot down during an air raid on railway yards near Vierzon, …

Posted July 21, 2015 (updated January 6, 2026) by Pascal

Commonwealth War Graves, RAF 90 Sqdn – General Cemetery Montfoort, Utrecht, the Netherlands

On the general cemetery at the village of Montfoort, Utrecht, the Netherlands lie the Commonwealth War Graves of …

Posted July 14, 2015 (updated January 6, 2026) by Pascal