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War has changed the landscape of many places around the world. But, in some countries, the reminder of war is no longer evident. Take a look at the changes these places have seen in less than a century.

1. The city of Stalingrad

The battle of Stalingrad was fought on August 23rd 1942 to February 2nd 1943.

The city is now unrecognizable and is now known as Volgograd.

2.The Ardennes: Belgium, Luxembourg

The battle of the bulge was fought on December 16th 1944 to January 25th 1945.

Today, you can see memorials all along the area.

3. Pearl Harbor

Attacks on Pearl Harbor commenced on December 7th 1941.

This is what Pearl Harbor looks like today.

4. Iwo Jima

The battle of Iwo Jima was fought on February 19th 1945 to March 26th 1945.

Pictured below is Mount Surabuchi, Iwo Jima Island.

5. El Alamein

The second battle of El Alamein was fought on October 23rd 1942 to November 5th 1942.

Here is the El Alamein Commonwealth Cemetery located in Egypt.

6. Midway Atoll

The battle of Midway was fought on June 4th 1942.

Flying over Midway Atoll today.

7. Normandy Beach

Invasion of Normandy took place on June 6th 1944 to July 1944.

A beautiful sunset over Normandy today.

8. Anzio

The battle of Anzio was fought on January 22nd 1944 to June 5th 1944.

A beach along Anzio, Italy.

9. Okinawa

The battle of Okinawa was fought on April 1st 1945 to June 22nd 1945.

Pictured below is the Okinawa Peace Memorial.

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