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World War II monuments were created to honor those who fought, suffered, and died during the conflict, and to preserve the memory of one of the most devastating periods in human history. Found across the world, these monuments commemorate soldiers, civilians, resistance fighters, and victims of war and persecution.

1st Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr Memorial – Amel, Belgium

In December 1944, 1st Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr. served as the executive officer of Battery A, 589th Field Artillery Battalion, …

Posted August 10, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

U.S. 106th Infantry Division’s surrenders – Battle of the Bulge – Schönberg, Belgium

In mid‑December 1944, the newly deployed 106th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, covering a broad front in …

Posted August 5, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

War Memorial Battle of France and Operation Nordwind – Ritterhoffen, France

A war memorial commemorates French, German and United States units from WW2 on a pedestal with information from …

Posted August 1, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

RAF Dunkeswell – USAAF Station 173 – Dunkeswell, United Kingdom

Located in Devon, England, was a strategic airfield built during World War II to support Allied anti-submarine warfare …

Posted July 10, 2025 (updated January 11, 2026) by Patrick

War Memorial St Mary’s Church – Axminster, United Kingdom

A war memorial is erected at St Mary's Church commemorating the victims of both world wars, most names …

Posted July 6, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Brandenburger Tor Monument – Germany Berlin

During World War II, the Brandenburger Tor suffered significant damage, like much of Berlin, due to heavy bombing …

Posted April 22, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

USS Arizona Memorial - Photo Marcel Langeslag

USS Arizona (BB-39) – American Pennsylvania-class Battleship

The USS Arizona (BB-39) was a Pennsylvania-class battleship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1916 and famously …

Posted April 19, 2025 (updated January 11, 2026) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf. G – German Medium Tank – Houffalize, Belgium

This is a photoset of the German Panther tank in Houffalize, Belgium. This Panzerkampfwagen V was left behind …

Posted April 12, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Fort Chaberton Monument – Cesana Torinese, Piëmont, Italy

This monument commemorates the Italian soldiers of Fort Chaberton who fell during the Battle of the Alps in …

Posted March 19, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Pascal

Krupp export 7,5 cm Field gun 03/40 – Swiss Field Gun

The 7.5 cm Kanone 1903 L 30 replaced the 8.4 cm Ord. 1879 field gun and was the …

Posted March 15, 2025 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Memorial Park for the Battle of Jutland – Thyborøn, Denmark

The Battle of Jutland, fought from May 31 to June 1, 1916, was the largest naval battle of …

Posted February 9, 2025 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Dutch War Cemetery Grebbeberg – Rhenen, the Netherlands

This cemetery and memorial field holds the graves of around 850 Dutch soldiers of whom many lost their …

Posted December 15, 2024 (updated January 9, 2026) by Pascal

The deportation of the Tanguy Abbots of Pont-Aven, France

The Abbots Joseph and Francis Tanguy fell victim to the Nazi regime while following their beliefs and participating …

Posted December 4, 2024 (updated January 9, 2026) by Pascal

Jacques Stosskopf Memorial – Lorient, France

While Stosskopf appeared to collaborate with the Nazi's during the construction of the Keroman U-boat Base in Lorient, …

Posted November 30, 2024 (updated February 11, 2026) by Pascal

Monument to the fallen of Oeselgem during the Battle of the Lye – Oeselgem, Belgium

A monument with the names of fallen civilians and soldiers from the First and Second World Wars is …

Posted November 1, 2024 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Douaumont Ossuary – Memorial on the Battle of Verdun – Fleury-devant-Douaumont, France

The Douaumont Ossuary is a combined monument and cemetery of victims in the battles for Verdun during the …

Posted October 25, 2024 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Soviet War Memorial – Tiergarten – Berlin, Germany

In the Tiergarten in Berlin, Germany there is a memorial for the fallen Soviet soldiers who died in …

Posted October 21, 2024 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Sherman M4(105) VVSS Assault Gun “Cougar” – Ede, Netherlands

The Sherman M4 with a 105 mm Howitzer was an infantry support tank, usually in a three tank …

Posted July 27, 2024 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick