Moonrise at Point Judith in Narragansett, view from a WWII bunker. Rhode Island, May 4, 2004
World War II M3 Halftrack car with machine guns at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Resting at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Tank 7A-181D at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Actors on a motorcycle at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Interior of an amphibia vehicle at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Moonrise over Point Judith Lighthouse in Narragansett, view from a WWII bunker. Rhode Island, May 4, 2004
Moonrise with Point Judith Light in Narragansett, view from a WWII bunker. Rhode Island, May 4, 2004
US Coast Guard Station and Point Judith Lighthouse, view from WWII bunker BM19 on the top of a small hill to north-west. Narragansett, Rhode Island, February 29, 2004
A tank at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
World War II German half track at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Point Judith Lighthouse, view from WWII bunker. Narragansett, Rhode Island, March 19, 2004
Motorcyclists with machine guns arriving to at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Moonrise over Point Judith Light in Narragansett, view from a WWII bunker. Rhode Island, May 4, 2004
Point Judith Lighthouse (zoomed), view from WWII bunker BM19 on the top of a small hill to north-west. Narragansett, Rhode Island, February 29, 2004
Spectators and a tank driver at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Point Judith Lighthouse, view from a WWII bunker. Narragansett, Rhode Island, December 5, 2004
Point Judith Lighthouse (without digitally removed fences and a pole), view from WWII bunker. Narragansett, Rhode Island, March 19, 2004
Infantry on a battlefield at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Moonrise with Point Judith Light and coastal guard station in Narragansett, view from a WWII bunker. Rhode Island, May 4, 2004
Infantry on show at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Motorcyclists at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Point Judith Lighthouse (zoomed), view from WWII bunker. Narragansett, Rhode Island, March 19, 2004
Point Judith Lighthouse at sunset, view from WWII bunker. Narragansett, Rhode Island, March 19, 2004
Infantry at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Scraped-earth cemetery of Oak Hill community in Camp Swift area north from Bastrop. All iron fencing around graves was removed during WWII for the war effort. Texas, September 15, 2012
Moonrise over Point Judith Lighthouse in Narragansett, view from a WWII bunker. Rhode Island, May 4, 2004
Abandoned WWII memorial near Krasnoe Znamia Factory on Pionerskaya Street in Petrogradskaya Storona neighborhood. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 13, 2013
WWII memorial of military pilots in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 7, 2013
Tank driver at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Photographers at WWII re-enactment in Museum of the American GI. College Station, Texas, March 21, 2009
Bunker of Salpa Line (Suomen Salpa) of WWII. Southern Finland, August 27, 2016
Lichen on a bunker of Salpa Line of WWII. Southern Finland, August 27, 2016
WWII memorial cemetery of pilots in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 30, 2016
The central alley leading to the Arsenal Pavilion, a red-brick neo-Gothic structure designed by Adam Menelaws. Completed in 1834, the Arsenal resembles a medieval castle with crenellated towers and massive arched windows. It was originally built to house Nicholas I s vast collection of medieval arms and armor. The straight alley is a remnant of the formal layout from the earlier "Monbijou" pavilion that stood here, now framed by the mature trees of the surrounding landscape park. After severe damage in WWII, the building was restored and reopened in 2016 as a museum displaying imperial weaponry. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025
Looking south from the Friendship Bridge, this view captures the recreational and spiritual side of the city, contrasting with the military fortifications seen on the other side. The prominent spire in the distance belongs to the Narva Alexander s Cathedral, an Evangelical Lutheran church built in the late 19th century. Its distinct octagonal tower is a major city landmark that survived severe damage during WWII. Along the riverbank, one see the modern architecture of the Joaorg Beach Building (the low, tiered structure nestled in the trees). This area serves as a popular public space with a swimming beach, gym, and promenade, offering locals a place to relax by the river. Estonia, October 16, 2025
This perspective looks further up Pikk Street as it gently curves uphill towards the Pikk Jalg gate and Toompea Hill. On the left, the building housing the Veta knitwear shop is a notable example of Tallinn s layered architecture. The structure itself dates back to the 14th century and survived WWII largely intact, making it one of the city s authentic medieval gems. The bay window with its decorative woodwork on the upper floor adds a touch of elegance to the facade. The right side of the street features handsome brick and plaster facades, typical of the prosperous merchant dwellings that line this historic trade route. The blue sign for Fitness Formula marks a modern business occupying one of these centuries-old spaces. Estonia, October 16, 2025
