17 Vintage Photos of WWII Soldiers Taking Some Break

War is a dark time. It's no surprise these soldiers had to take a little break. A bit of levity lightens everything—even on the front lines.

The Dutch Leapfrog Over Their British Allies, 1941

The Brits Bring Cricket To France, 1944

Fencing On The HMS Pretoria Castle

Officers Hockey On The HMS Kent

British Officers Break For Badminton At A Remote Greek Outpost

The Royal Australian Air Force Play Rugby In Wales

Gunners Bat For Cricket Between Shifts In Italy

A Plane Interrupts Hockey Practice On An Aircraft Carrier

Snow Doesn't Stop The Troops Football Game In France, 1939

A Nurse Plays Cricket At The Temporary Royal Navy Psychiatric Hospital, 1942

Submarine Base Officers Take Up Ice Skating On Their Tennis Court

Dutch Soldiers Challenge The Brits To A Game Of Footie, 1941

British Gunners Play Football Round Their Barricade In Italy

Clowning Around For Christmas On Duty In North Africa, 1942

Munitions Workers Spend Their Lunch Break Playing Baseball

Nurses On The USS Bountiful Play Board Games, 1945

Unloading Sports Gear For The Occupying Troops in Germany, 1945