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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.

General George S. Patton Monument – Bastogne, Belgium

This monument was erected in honor of General George S. Patton for the liberation of Bastogne in 1944 …

Posted February 25, 2023 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal

War Memorial Burghausen, Germany

This War Memorial of the German town Burghausen at the border with Austria commemorates the fallen of both …

Posted February 11, 2023 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal

World War Two Memorial – Texel, the Netherlands

This War Memorial commemorates 146 civilians of Texel that fell between 1940 and 1945 on Texel. [...]Read More...

Posted September 24, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal

M36B1 Tank Destroyer – 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage

Officially named 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage M36B1. A 90 mm M3 gun installed on the Sherman M4A3 …

Posted April 8, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Memorials on both World Wars – Fort August Scotland

Photos of two memorials in Fort August Scotland [...]Read More...

Posted February 27, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Katyn Massacre Memorial – Cannock Chase – Staffordshire, United Kingdom

A memorial on the Katyn Massacre commenced in Poland in 1940. [...]Read More...

Posted February 24, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

The Panther of Breda – Panzerkampfwagen V Sd.Kfz. 171 Ausf. D – German Medium Tank

The Panzerkampfwagen V Sd.Kfz 171 "Panther" tank Ausf. D was the first tank of this kind to enter …

Posted February 19, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen V – Ausf. G – Sd.Kfz 171 – Panther

This Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf. G Sd.Kfz 171 Panther tank was left behind near Grandmenil in Belgium during the …

Posted February 15, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Westerplatte Monument – Gdansk, Poland

This monument commemorates the Battle of Westerplatte and is located near the Prom outpost of the former WST …

Posted February 14, 2022 (updated January 16, 2026) by Pascal

Airborne Monument at Oosterbeek, the Netherlands

This monument commemorates those who fought in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. The first stone was …

Posted February 13, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal

The Grave of General George S. Patton at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial

General George S. Patton is arguably one of the most famous Allied Generals of WW2. You can visit …

Posted February 7, 2022 (updated July 6, 2026) by Pascal

Landing Vehicle Tracked LVT-4 Water Buffalo – Kotem Belgium

The LVT-4 Water Buffalo is an Amphibious vehicle, LVT is Landing Vehicle Tracked. The L in this designation …

Posted January 29, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

Invasion of Poland: the Battle of Westerplatte – Gdansk, Poland

Known as one of the first battles of WW2, the battle for Westerplatte is a gripping part of …

Posted January 18, 2022 (updated February 12, 2026) by Pascal

Westerplatte War Monument – Gdansk, Poland

This impressive monument Commemorates the Battle of Westerplatte and the Polish defenders of the Military Transit Depot on …

Posted January 12, 2022 (updated January 16, 2026) by Pascal

Commemoration plaque at the memorial of Shell Filling Factory Barnbow

Memorial for 35 fallen Barnbow Shell Factory Workers during WWI – Leeds, United Kingdom

This memorial at Cross Gates, Leeds, commemorates the 35 killed workers of the Barnbow Shell Filling Factory on …

Posted March 14, 2018 (updated February 14, 2026) by Pascal

The Barnbow Lasses Memorial at Manston Park in Leeds, United Kingdom

The Barnbow Lasses Memorial – Leeds, United Kingdom

This memorial in Manston park, Leeds, commemorates all those who were killed in the 3 explosions at the …

Posted March 12, 2018 (updated September 18, 2026) by Pascal

Halifax R.A.F. bomber LK844 - Tingely England featured

Halifax R.A.F. bomber LK844 Crash site – Tingely, United Kingdom

On the 14th of November 1944, Halifax bomber LK844 part of the 51 squadron of the R.A.F took …

Posted November 14, 2017 (updated February 14, 2026) by Patrick

Battle of the Scheldt: No. 4 Commando at Uncle Beach, Flushing – Walcheren, the Netherlands

In the early morning of 1st November 1944, the town of Flushing is rudely awakened by an extensive …

Posted October 21, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal