Sign warning about mines, Caen, July 1944

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Photograph. Road blocked, signs signifying mines. Translated German caption on photo reverse: "All around in the coastal area east of the mouth of the Orne, death lurks in extensive minefields. Near Caen, 7/7/44." Near Caen, France. 7 July 1944

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07/07/1944
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Collection consists of 270 photographs from Germany, taken as propaganda photos to demonstrate the might of the German military.
Geography: 
Caen
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49.183
Longitude: 
-0.367
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Mine warfare--Europe