12 romantic photos taken during the war (13 photos)

Category: Nostalgia, PEGI 16
9 April 2023

Time erases all boundaries, and only love can resist to him. This is especially felt during the war, when there is no chance for games and only real feelings are shown.





We dug through the photo archives and collected 12 frames from the most touching and pure kisses that were made during the war.

Farewell kiss, 1950

It was made in Los Angeles when the US military was sent to South Korea.



On a ship, 1963

So touching is the scene of the farewell of the military with their girlfriends, brides and wives before being sent to Egypt.



Times Square, 1945

This picture has long become a cult, and in the United States it symbolizes end of World War II. The sailor was so happy with the victory that in the heat of delight kissed a passing nurse, which fell into the lens photographer.



At the Connecticut train station, 1945

In this vintage photo, viewers not only like couple in love, but also an ironic sign, which can be translated as "New Hope".



On the platform, 1935

Another couple of seconds - and the train will start moving, taking the soldiers to Egypt. It's time to grab a couple of moments and give a kiss, maybe last.



Sergeants, 1945

For some, the war has become not only an occasion for tears, but also for meetings. These two English sergeants met during the Second world war, but get married only after the day of victory.



Long-awaited meeting, 1945

A British soldier kisses his wife upon his return from duty.



Before sailing, 1942

This tender shot was taken in an English county before soldiers are sent to Egypt. Then the Anglo-Americans were fighting with Germans in North Africa, and many servicemen left for sandy lands.



Unexpected acquaintance, 1945

And the news of victory forced this soldier to kiss and hug everyone around, including the Red Cross nurse.



Kiss Under the Mistletoe, 1955

It is customary for Catholics to kiss on Christmas under a twig. mistletoe. But where to get a plant on board a military liner? Certainly, bring with you.



Waterloo, 1939

A soldier named Heckle kisses his girlfriend goodbye at a London railway station.



Christmas present, 1943

For wives whose husbands could come for a couple of days to celebrate Christmas like this french soldier, their return was the best gift.

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