Karl Dönitz (16 September 1891 – 24 December 1980); IWM BU 6711

Object description: Grossadmiral Karl Doenitz in the custody of the British Army after his arrest. As Hitler's chosen successor from 30 April 1945, he negotiated the capitulation of German Forces in the west. Catalogue number: BU 6711 Part of: WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION Subject period: Second World War Alternative Names: object category: Black and white Creator: Malindine E G (Capt), No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit Category: photographs