Unearthed World War II Pictures Show A Never-Before-Seen Side of History

Burning Plane

Making its way toward Makin Island in the South Pacific on November 10, 1943, this burning plane landed on the USS Enterprise. The plane, a lit Grumman F6F Hellcat (VF-2), narrowly took the life of Lt. Walter L. Chewning, Jr who can be seen climbing down the side of the plane. Chewning climbed up there to help save Ensign Byron M. Johnson, the pilot of the plane. 

Pillboxes

Pillboxes were nothing like what the name suggests. They were in fact discrete concrete guard posts featuring slots or holes. Through these, short-range weapons could be fired without risking fireback. This photo depicts a German pillbox that has suffered some massive structural damage. This wreckage most likely came from an American tank firing at it. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.