Sign warning about mines, Caen, July 1944
Description:
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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Date:
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
Latitude:
49.183
Longitude:
-0.367
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Mine warfare--Europe