Original WWII Photograph – American Soldiers in Antwerp, Belgium, November 1945

This original World War II photograph shows two American soldiers walking together along a city street in Antwerp, Belgium, in November 1945. Both men are dressed in U.S. Army uniforms, one in a field jacket and the other in a dress jacket with ribbon bars, indicating recent active service. The setting captures the postwar atmosphere of Antwerp, a city that had endured heavy V-weapon attacks during the war but was also a crucial Allied supply hub following its liberation in September 1944.

The reverse of the photograph is annotated in period handwriting: “November 1945 – Antwerp, Belgium.” This situates the image in the immediate postwar period, as U.S. forces remained stationed in Europe during occupation and demobilization. The candid nature of the photograph highlights the return of daily life for soldiers once combat had ceased, preserving a moment of human connection amidst the transition from war to peace.

For historians, collectors, and archivists, this photograph is significant as a personal record of American troops in Europe after victory, documenting the lived experience of soldiers who served through the conflict and remained overseas during its aftermath.

This listing includes a high-quality 5×7 photographic print, professionally reproduced from the original and presented in a ready-to-display frame. The original vintage photo is preserved in an archival glassine envelope to protect its historical and material integrity.