Anniversary of Operation Barbarossa, show your images

[TIGER88]

Today, the 22nd June 2012, marks the 71st anniversary of the start of Operation Barbarossa. As this was such a pivotal moment in the war, and arguably Hitler's biggest mistake that ultimately led to the ruin of Nazi Germany, I thought that it would be a good idea to start a thread where we can show images relating to the invasion. Here are a few that I found, including an iconic image of troops in close combat, panzers advancing into Soviet territory and a basic map of the early advances towards the East.



Regards,

Carl

[Collectorww2]

Here's a few pictures from my collection:

[GIZMO8Z]

A few of my favorites that can be found on this website:
In Focus - World War II: Operation Barbarossa - The Atlantic

[Dean]

Here are some from my private collection and for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy

[Wolfe1165]

After a fight with my scanner, here are a couple of mine:

[rabbitface]

cant ever imagine seeing things like that,must of been terrifying

[Woolgar]

I like this image

Nick

[sandgroper]

Amazing photo Nick, I just wonder what happened in the minutes after this pic was taken. It certainly captures a pretty tense moment.

[Woolgar]

Amazing photo Nick, I just wonder what happened in the minutes after this pic was taken. It certainly captures a pretty tense moment.

Exactly mate, thats why I find it fascinating. Was he shot or did the Russian spare him ??

Nick

[Dimas]

Some poppuri: pictures from the Soviet side