Liberated Brits, Lengefeld, Germany

Discussion in 'Prisoners of War' started by dave500, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. dave500

    dave500 Senior Member

    On Friday and Saturday, I visited the NARA II, College Park, MD.

    I found and scanned this U.S. Army Signal Corps photo, which may
    be of interest to some folks here.

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    The caption reads:

    "Part of the 120 British, Scotch, New Zealand and Canadian prisoners
    liberated by the 6th Armored Division's attack on Lengefeld, Germany.
    German guards fled as the armored unit moved into the town."

    Date: 4 April 1945

    Photographer: T/5 Louis G. Crabtree, 166 SPC

    III-SC 387097, Credit NARA.

    The image is resized for this forum. If anyone would like a high-res
    copy, just let me know.


    Dave
     
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  2. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Superb photo, almost characatures of British officers, pipes & tasches.
    ' I say old chap, the bally Germans have done a runner & the jolly old Yanks are here, what!'
    :)
     
  3. dave500

    dave500 Senior Member

    Superb photo, almost characatures of British officers, pipes & tasches.
    ' I say old chap, the bally Germans have done a runner & the jolly old Yanks are here, what!'
    :)

    I'm afraid you'll have to translate "tasches" for this Yank. :)


    Dave
     
  4. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Sorry bad spellin, short for moustache but no 's' in it.
     

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