One of a batch of World War 2 images, mainly medium format transparencies. This is one of thirteen images within the larger collection that has a reference number prefixed 'BM' (and with an alternative seemingly earlier 'E' prefix number). All these BM images appear to have been taken in the Mediterranean region, either in North Africa or through to the Middle East (all location suggestions very welcome). Ref BM 553 (or E 755) I suspect all these images were taken in late 1940.
One of a batch of World War 2 images, mainly medium format transparencies. This is one of thirteen images within the larger collection that has a reference number prefixed 'BM' (and with an alternative seemingly earlier 'E' prefix number). All these BM images appear to have been taken in the Mediterranean region, either in North Africa or through to the Middle East (all location suggestions very welcome). Ref BM 553 (or E 755) I suspect all these images were taken in late 1940.
About 70 years ago, an unknown soldier in WWII shot 31 rolls of film documenting his experiences during his service. Now, Levi Bettweiser, a collector and restorer of old and historical film, has discovered these photos and rescued them from being lost forever.
About 70 years ago, an unknown soldier in WWII shot 31 rolls of film documenting his experiences during his service. Now, Levi Bettweiser, a collector and restorer of old and historical film, has discovered these photos and rescued them from being lost forever.
The Pentagon is launching efforts to solve a baffling World War II mystery: whether dozens of U.S. sailors listed as missing from a ship disaster were actually recovered and buried all along as unknowns in a New York cemetery.
A former SS brigade member who managed to lead an unknown life for almost seventy years finally passed away.
Graves dug for soldiers killed at the Front during World War One stretch into the distance in this 1916 photograph, offering a tiny snapshot of the destruction caused by the conflict that began a century ago this year.
On December 16, 1944, more than 200,000 German troops slammed into Allied lines in Belgium in the Nazis' last great western offensive of World War II.
The lost Tommies of The Great War have been brought back to life by a dedicated colourisation artist in a bid to help identify some of the unknown soldiers.
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Janina Forbertówna (code name "Jasia"), a liason officer of the Armia Ludowa. Her fate is unknown.
Founded by photographer Levi Bettweiser, the Rescued Film Project works to recover and develop unclaimed rolls of film from the 1930s to 1990s in an
Founded by photographer Levi Bettwieser, the Rescued Film Project obtains unclaimed film rolls from the 1930s to the 1990s and develops them for the first time, salvaging hidden memories than might have otherwise been completely lost to time. In late 2014 at an auction in Ohio, Bettwieser discovered a lot of 31 undeveloped film rolls dating back to WWII with labels including Boston Harbor, La Havre Harbor, and Lucky Strike Camp. More
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German soldiers in rare colored photos during WW2.
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