EvidenceinCamera.co.uk is being run by the University of Keele Library and features some of the most harrowing and momentous events from the conflict, available for the public to see for the first time.
Among the gruesome images captured are aerial shots of Auschwitz concentration camp and pictures of the US landings on Omaha beach.
The pictures, which pilots risked their lives to take, often flying at very low altitudes, are so detailed that it is possible to make out stricken bodies floating in the surf.
Allan William, head of the Evidence in Camera project, told Reuters: "These images allow us to see the real war at first hand. It is like a live-action replay. They were declassified years ago, but it takes days to find an individual image. Now they have been digitised and will be on the Internet, it takes seconds."
While morbid fascination may play a part in the high numbers of visitors that the site is attracting, the historical significance of photos, such as the one betraying the location of the Bismarck prior to its sinking, will also be a major factor.
However, many surfers attempting to access the site on Monday were left disappointed, seeing nothing but error messages.
The site's popularity echoes that of the much-publicised census site, which was largely unavailable during the days and weeks after its launch. Eventually, as an emergency measure, the site was pulled down indefinitely as demand made it impossible to access.
Talkback
Is there a way of "locking-on" to a web address, so that one's computer keeps trying to get into it? Rather like one can get a telephone to keep trying a number, by using something called "Call back".
I appreciate that there is a danger that people will get into the site that way, but will have gone off to lunch; thereby blocking the line to others but, I promise to play the game!
The only true reason why a website is unable to cope with demand, is because the decision makers behind the website have at some point in time decided on how much they are willing to spend (or how little) towards the bandwith to the website.
No website with a high enough dedicated bandwith can be excused for not being able to cope with traffic.
The owners have only displayed what sheer lack of forward planning they had in planning the site.
Too many times have I encountered Money tight company directors that want the world yet will not commit to the price for it.
This is yet another case of - you get what you pay for !!!.
I just hope for the sake of historical significance the owners of this site have woken up to themselves.
The only true reason why a website is unable to cope with demand, is because the decision makers behind the website have at some point in time decided on how much they are willing to spend (or how little) towards the bandwith to the website.
No website with a high enough dedicated bandwith can be excused for not being able to cope with traffic.
The owners have only displayed what sheer lack of forward planning they had in planning the site.
Too many times have I encountered Money tight company directors that want the world yet will not commit to the price for it.
This is yet another case of - you get what you pay for !!!.
I just hope for the sake of historical significance the owners of this site have woken up to themselves.
When will we know when the website is back online.......
im a nut for ww2 arial history,your killin me ,when will you get the site uo or make recomended alternatives