An Afrikakorps member showcases how he tries to protect himself from the notorious desert sandstorms, North Africa, 1941.

Protection from the Sand

A group of German paratroopers wait out the rain in their hideout, Italy 1944.

Waiting in the Rain

A German soldier teaches two Volkssturm members how to handle an MG-42. The Volkssturm was part of Germany's last struggle, being composed out of only children too young and seniors too old to serve in the regular forces. They were cut down by the experienced armies they sent to fight against.