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World War II - Britain in September 1940

This powerful image captures three children sitting amid the rubble of a bombed-out neighborhood in an eastern suburb of London during the Battle of Britain in September 1940. The German Luftwaffe carried out relentless air raids, known as the Blitz, devastating homes and displacing thousands. Despite the destruction, the children display resilience—one boy even smiles, showcasing the enduring spirit of wartime youth. The photo reflects the harsh realities of war and the innocent lives it disrupted.