34 Rare WWII Photos You’ve Probably Never Seen Before

World War II touched every corner of the globe and every aspect of life, but most of the photographs we see are the same famous shots from history books. These 34 rare images tell a different story, though. One that's more personal, more human, and often more surprising than what we usually see. From intimate portraits of soldiers far from home to President Truman in unguarded moments, from brave nurses saving lives to families trying to maintain normal life during impossible times, these photographs capture the war as it really was. Many of you might recognize something of your own parents or grandparents in these faces, because this was the war that shaped an entire generation and changed the world forever.