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#4495952 - 11/04/19 03:09 PM The greatest picture of WW2....  
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I was watching a documentary about the Pacific war and the host mentioned that the flag raising on Mount Suribachi was considered the greatest picture of the Pacific campaign'

Is there a counterpart for the European campaign or one that would be considered the best of the whole war?

It may be subjective I suppose but you guys must have some contenders for that top spot.

Appreciate any replies.

Mick. smile

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#4495953 - 11/04/19 03:15 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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My pick which also involves a flag!

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#4495960 - 11/04/19 04:20 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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Ominous, Panzer, but iconic nonetheless.
#4495961 - 11/04/19 04:25 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: Mr_Blastman]  
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Originally Posted by Mr_Blastman
Ominous, Panzer, but iconic nonetheless.



+1

I’m the furthest thing possible from a Communist but there’s no denying the iconic status of that photo.

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#4495962 - 11/04/19 04:28 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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Iwo Jima is my wallpaper Had an uncle who was there and inspired me to be a Marine something I've never regretted

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#4495965 - 11/04/19 04:48 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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This is my "honorable mention" pic entry. smile

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#4495966 - 11/04/19 04:51 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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Photos of London during the Blitz and Pearl Harbor Dec 7 1941.

There was only 16 squadrons of RAF fighters that used 100 octane during the BoB.
The Fw190A could not fly with the outer cannon removed.
There was no Fw190A-8s flying with the JGs in 1945.
#4495974 - 11/04/19 05:16 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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#4495980 - 11/04/19 05:47 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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#4496008 - 11/04/19 08:42 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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Great shots ..Can't imagine wading ashore at Omaha

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#4496010 - 11/04/19 09:08 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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Great pics guys. F4UDash4's pic reminds me of that video clip you see quite often on some documentary's of soldiers wading ashore towards the ruined buildings in the foreground, harrowing stuff.

Another video clip I see quite often is a soldier carrying someone on his back as he stumbles through the trenches, that would make a good picture.

So many great pictures that you could pick from. Is there a general consensus as to what is considered the greatest pic of WW2?

Cheers guys.

Mick. smile

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#4496011 - 11/04/19 09:14 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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I don't know about the best shot, but the one I posted was taken in the most harrowing circumstances, where the guy with the pistol was killed soon after and the camera destroyed by enemy fire.
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Ah yes the HE-111 over the Thames during the Blitz.

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#4496047 - 11/05/19 02:09 AM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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Also this guy, the amount of times this picture pops up in games, articles, docos etc is amazing.

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#4496055 - 11/05/19 04:36 AM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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#4496369 - 11/07/19 06:32 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: 3instein]  
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There are too many to choose from. Just imagine being in the aft section of this B-24...

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#4496370 - 11/07/19 06:36 PM Re: The greatest picture of WW2.... [Re: W-Molders]  
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Originally Posted by W-Molders
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Hmm...I know this guy. LOL

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