Robert Capa was a famous war photographer who documented major events in the 20th century. He took iconic photographs during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s and covered World War 2 from 1943-1944, including the D-Day landings in Normandy. Some of his most famous photos include a wounded soldier during the Spanish Civil War and the landing of American troops on Omaha Beach on D-Day. He was known for taking risks to get close to the action and capture compelling images of the human impact of war.

1. Robert Capa
By: Jason and Mary

2. Who is he?!
Took this photograph of Taro during the
battle of Brunete in 1936.
An American fighter pilot in Tunisia, April 1943.
The swastikas under the cockpit showed
how many enemy planes the pilot had shot
down.

3. What did he do?!
Chartres, France, August 18th, 1944
American soldiers searching for mines
this French woman who had had a
in the region of St Lo, Normandy, June 1944. baby with a German soldier has her head
shaved as punishment.

4. When did he do it?!
Robert Capa, Wounded
Soldier Walking to
German soldiers, D-Day in June 1944 Hospital, 1938

5. Where did he do it?!
Europe during
Spain 1936-1939 World War Two
During the Spanish Civil War. 1943-1944

6. Why did he do it?!
Tired soldiers. Most likely during the
Emergency hospital staff do what Spanish Civil War.
they can for a poor wounded soldier.

7. How did he do it?!
The beginning of D-Day. Slightly out of focus.

8. The End?!
Yay. If you found this you win.

9. Bibliography?!
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