Setting the atrocities and the pure terror of war against the backdrop of the nature, this is one of the most iconic snaps of the World War II history. It was taken by Soviet war photographer, Evgeny Khaldei in Murmansk, North Russia. During one of the shoot-outs a shell shocked deer ran out into the battlefield but was quickly dragged back and saved by the soldiers. But the initial snap didn’t satisfy the photographer so this picture was compiled of several others to maximise the effect while retaining its historic value. Read more… |