The Battle Begins
An American soldier landing on Omaha Beach, D-day, June 1944.

Wading Through the War
American soldiers deal with the treacherous conditions of Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, June 6, 1944.

Moment of Impact
The Death of a Loyalist Militiaman, Cerro Muriano, Cordoba front, September 5, 1936.

Putting Out the Flames
Civilians extinguishing fire in Hankou, China after a Japanese air raid on July 19, 1938.



Amongst Friends
This photograph of a 15-year-old boy, in Hankou, China, was taken during a farewell ceremony for young soldiers returning to the front in the presence of schoolchildren and scouts.

Casualty of War
An American soldier killed by German snipers, Leipzig, Germany, April 18, 1945.

The Road Ahead
This refugee, whose husband and son were killed earlier in the war, is waiting with her dog as she flees northward, Barcelona, January 1939.

An Uncertain Future
A refugee transit center, Barcelona, January 1939.

Spanish Front
Rio Segre, Aragon front (near Fraga), Spain, November 7, 1938.

For me, Capa wore the dazzling matador's costume, but he never went for the
kill;

a great player, he fought generously for himself and for others in a whirlwind.

Destination was determined that he should be struck down at the height
of his glory.

HC-B

1/18/96