German soldiers in a house to house search and destroy mission. The one on the left holds a flamethrower, and ready to use it... Eastern Front.

House to house

German soldiers advance into the outskirts of Kiev during the First Battle of Kiev, which resulted in a large encirclement of Soviet troops. More than 600.000 of the enemy were killed or captured; August 7, 1941 to September 26, 1941. 


Battle of Kiev

"Dear Mom, this is a tough war..." Local girls - probably French - flirting with the conquering heroes, the German soldiers.