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World War II

Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Italian Chapel of Saint Francis of Assisi

This church with Italian style frescos was constructed by European internees in Zimbabwe during World War II.

Valletta, Malta

Victory Kitchen Sign

A World War II-era sign in Valletta is a reminder of when Malta was besieged so severely that food needed to be rationed.

Baguio, Philippines

Baguio Stone Market

This market built by German World War I prisoners is made of local stones.

Galleria EL

This bombed church was given a new life as a contemporary art gallery.

Matlock, England

Bailey's Tump

A pile of earth left over from a water supply project was converted into an anti-aircraft installation during World War II.

Rovinj, Croatia

Partisan and Victims of Fascism Memorial

A memorial dedicated to the 29,000 Istrian freedom fighters of World War II.

Poreč, Croatia

Joakim Rakovac Memorial

A monument to one of Croatia's famous freedom fighters.

Teleferika

The remains of a cable car used for bauxite mining after World War I hides in a coastal forest.

Dorset, England

Valentine Tank Wrecks

The site of a dress rehearsal for D-Day that ended in disaster.

Manila, Philippines

Memorare Manila 1945

A monument dedicated in memory of the over 100,000 civilian deaths during the liberation of Manila in World War II.

Fordingbridge, England

Ashley Walk Illuminated Target

Hidden from the ground but visible from above, this arrow target in the New Forest is part of Hampshire's rich World War II history.

Mellieħa, Malta

Mellieħa World War II Shelters

These purpose-built WWII air raid shelters, which run half a kilometer under the town of Mellieħa, are among the longest in Malta.

Southampton, England

The D-Day Wall

This little-known wall in Southampton stands as one of the most unique and personal monuments to D-Day.

Wading River, New York

Benson House

This house was used by the FBI to broadcast disinformation to the Nazis during World War II.

Delamar Dry Lake

This dry lake bed was once an emergency landing strip for military and experimental aircraft.

Tomori Stone Lion

The oldest stone lion in Okinawa survived a major battle during World War II.

Jolon, California

Mission San Antonio de Padua

This mission, established in 1771, is the most remote of California’s Franciscan missions.

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