Group of German soldiers in the field, Germany, 1940
Description:
Photograph. Group of German soldiers in the field, one holding a smoke signaling canister with smoke coming out. Translated German caption from photo reverse: "Army reconnaissance and artillery in closest cooperation. The signal from the still smoking canister is already received. Location: Schweich. 7/5/40. Stamped Secret. Not censored." Schweich, Germany. 7 May 1940
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Date:
05/07/1940
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Collection consists of 270 photographs from Germany, taken as propaganda photos to demonstrate the might of the German military.
Geography:
Deutschland
Latitude:
51.500
Longitude:
10.500