World War Events and Activities

Images depicting significant moments during world wars, including military actions, cultural activities, and peace protests from the mid-20th century.

LONDON - 1944 - Canadian soldiers play cricket at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, England.

The Lights G On In Liberated Athens -- The stark white columns of the historic Acropolis stand out in the night, illuminated high on a hill in the background, as the street lights (foreground) of Athens go on again shortly after the liberation of the Greek capital. By Oct. 14, 1944. Patriot fighters and British troops had driven the Germans from the city, and on Nov. 04, allied headquarters announced that all of Greece had been freed of the invader. December 11, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

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