Heartwarming War Photos That Were Captured At The Right Moment

Heartwarming War Photos That Were Captured At The Right Moment

When it comes to warfare, death and destruction are usually what comes to mind. Millions of people have lost their lives and cities have been damaged beyond repair for centuries as various wars have ravaged the world. But in the midst of all the casualties, plenty of people have found silver linings along the way – even if it was usually once the war was over. From children befriending foreign soldiers in World War I to soldiers feeding newborn kittens on the field in the Korean War, someone was in the right place at the right time to capture these heartwarming moments.

WWII: Whispering The Last Words

When one goes off to war, there’s little time to mull over whether you should tell loved ones everything you need to tell them. Many soldiers likely felt that way, as there was no guarantee they would return home.

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This British soldier whispers in the ear of a loved one just moments before he and his unit leave for the front on September 24, 1939. At the start of the second world war, the British Army was a volunteer army who attempted to stop Germany on their own. They went to full conscription by the time Britain fully declared war.