German citizens surrendering to American soldiers, Magdeburg, 1945

Gift in memory of Sgt. Lyle E. Eberspecher
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Photograph. German citizens surrendering to armed American soldiers on cobblestone street in city park. Official caption on front: "German citizens, stunned by attack, surrender, 4-17-45. US Army Photo 170-20." Magdeburg, Germany. 17 April 1945

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04/17/1945
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This collection consists of approximately 1700 official military photographs that were reproduced by the Official Photos Company of Hollywood. Referred to as The War's Greatest Photographs, many of these photographs have been featured in magazines and books and many of the originals can be found in the United States National Archives and Records Administration. The images feature every theater and branch of the military in various campaigns and battles throughout World War II.
Geography: 
Deutschland
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51.500
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10.500
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Civilians--German--Germany
Surrenders--German--Germany
Soldiers--American--Germany
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Germany
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Germany