American soldiers triumphantly pose with their war trophies in a German city - a portrait of Adolf Hitler and a flag with swastika; 1945.

Trophies for the victors


Awarding the Silver Star decoration to distinguished members of the 101st Airborne Division for heroism on D-Day.
Even a little girl contributes to the occasion with a bouquet of flowers; Carentan, France, 23 June 1944.

Big day in Carentan

American soldiers have captured in Buna, Papua New Guinea a Japanese 7.7-mm heavy machine gun Type 92.