War damage

German troops march through the destroyed streets of Warsaw, Poland. All people are unidentified. From a series of captured German photographs.

An elderly woman walks in the ruined streets of Beshankovichy, Belarus. From a series of captured German photographs.

The Republic of Korea First Cavalry unit standing outside a bombed out structure in Pyongyang, North Korea.

A view taken on top of one of the first tanks of the Second Armored Division to arrive in Berlin, Germany, with Sergeant Arthur Marino, Port Chester, New York, standing watch.

One of the first tanks of the Second Armored Division to arrive in Berlin, Germany, passing a street corner on which the building is completely destroyed and with crowds watching the corners. All people are unidentified.

One of the first American tanks of the Second Armored Division to make their appearance in the heart of Berlin, Germany. This tank is one of the outposts on the Haupstrasse near the center and the curious crowds standing about looking at the wreckage of the area are in the background.

Remains of the Church of Malate, Manila, Philippines, which show the effects of Japanese attacks during World War II. Donor: John Paxton.

A historical marker on the Church of Malate, Manila, Philippines, which was heavily damaged in the bombing of the Philippines during World War II. Donor: John Paxton.

Ruins of a church near City Hall in Manila, Philippines. The church shows the damage done during the bombings by the Japanese during World War II. Donor: John Paxton.

Manila, Philippines City Hall and its tower. The street and the building show some damage that was suffered during World War II. Donor: John Paxton.