Though World War II may evoke images of troops storming the beach at Normandy, the “We Can Do It!” poster and of course, that iconic Times Square kiss, there’s a whole lot more to the story than D-Day, Rosie the Riveter and NYC make out sessions. Enter the unsung heroes of World War II, the soldiers and medics — who were often Black or people of color — whose bravery and dedication helped defeat the Axis. 

From factory scenes to glimpses at war strategy, here are 29 rarely-seen photos from World War II, as compiled by Redditor u/TheAfternoonStandard.