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

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Many thousands of lives were lost in World War II. An American soldier was photographed here paying his respects to a fallen friend. This fellow soldier had been buried by the enemy, with only a name and a helmet to identify him. When soldiers recognized the display, it was promptly decorated to show their respect for their deceased brother in arms, duly missed by those left behind. 

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