Rare photos of the Soviet Union liberating Poland during World War II

Soviet photographers took many photos of the liberation of Poland from the occupation of the Nazi army. The Soviet Red Army cooperated with the Allied forces to defeat the German army.

In late 1944 and early 1945, the Soviet Red Army cooperated with the Allied forces to carry out the operation to liberate Poland from the control of the Nazi army. In the photo are Polish pilots participating in the fight with the Soviet Union and the Allied forces.

Soldiers fire artillery shells to destroy Nazi targets in Poland.

The Soviet Union and the Allies organize an attack on the German army on the outskirts of Warsaw.

Soviet generals discuss the battle plan in Poland to win the victory over the Nazi army.

Many buildings in Poland were seriously damaged after fierce fighting between the Soviet Union and the Allies against the Nazi army.

Polish people carry their belongings to safety.

Soviet soldiers move across the Vistula River.

A series of Soviet tanks were deployed to Poland to coordinate operations with the forces in the campaign against the Germans.

The Nazis were driven out of Poland after their defeat by the Soviets and Allies. The photo shows a Polish street empty of enemy troops after the liberation.

Soviet soldiers on duty in Poland.