Barrage balloon over Moscow, 1942
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Barrage balloon over Moscow, 1942
Barrage balloon over Moscow, USSR, in 1942, during World War II. War broke out between Germany and the USSR in June 1941, when Germany invaded the USSR. A barrage balloon is a balloon used to defend cities against low-flying aerial attack. The statue at right is the Alexander Pushkin monument. Traffic light wires and tram wires are seen overhead. Photographed on 19th July 1942
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1900s 1940s 1942 2nd World War Aerial Aeronautics Air Craft Aviation City Defence Electrical Electricity European Russia Flight July Military Monument Moscow Red Army Russia Russian Second World War Silhouette Silhouetted Silhouettes Soviet Soviet Union Statue Transport Transportation Uss R Warfare World War 2 World War Ii Ww 2 Ww Ii Alexander Pushkin Barrage Balloon Mono Chrome Traffic Lights Tram Line Tram Lines
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, taken by Science Photo Library in 1942, transports us back to the heart of Moscow during World War II. As war raged between Germany and the USSR, this image captures a crucial defense mechanism employed by the city against low-flying aerial attacks - a barrage balloon. The silhouette of the imposing Alexander Pushkin monument stands tall on the right side of the frame, symbolizing Russia's resilience amidst adversity. Overhead, a web of traffic light wires and tram lines crisscrosses through the sky, showcasing Moscow's bustling urban landscape even in times of conflict. In this historical snapshot frozen in time on July 19th, we witness an amalgamation of technology and warfare. The mono chrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia as it highlights both the advancements made in aviation during that era and the electrical infrastructure supporting them. As our gaze is drawn towards this solitary barrage balloon floating above Moscow's skyline like a guardian angel protecting its inhabitants from harm, we are reminded not only of Russia's determination to defend its cities but also how technological innovation played a vital role in shaping history. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Europe's turbulent past during World War II while paying homage to those who fought valiantly for their countries' freedom. It encapsulates both the spirit of resistance and hope that prevailed despite being engulfed by darkness – an enduring testament to human resilience etched into history forever.
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