World War II Pictures in Color

Divers near a cliff where Japanese citizens would commit suicide.

Northrop YB-49

Mustang in Wind Tunnel

For so many years, historians and casual observers alike have observed the events of World War II through faded black and white images. What most people do not know is the fact that quite a large portion of the WWII was shot using color film! However, it wasn't until recently that a lot of the photographs and motion picture footage was de-classified by the U.S. Government. We don't just have a collection of U.S. images, but we also have a diverse collection of German, Russian, Japanese, British and Italian photos. View our picture gallery to see them!

My Great Grandpa tells me so many stories about his days in the Navy during WW2. Seeing pictures of the events in color helps me appreciate just how recently the World Wars occured.

link and images: World War 2 Pictures in Color