American soldiers play cards in the rear of the Buna, Papua New Guinea area; January 13, 1943.

Quiet side of the war

A US Military Policeman (native of California) examines the medals of a Soviet submachine gunner of the 3rd Guards Cavalry Corps; May 1945.

Look at these beauties...

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, visited the American headquarters located in a small estate west of the town of Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin, 10-15 km from the English Channel coast in Normandy, France; July 7, 1944.
   U.S. General Omar Bradley led the 12th Army Group since its inception - from 1.08.1944. This army group became the largest American formation in US history, with nearly 1.3 million troops by the end of the war.