Allies Soldiers probably from the 101st airborne division in April 1945 enjoying the beautiful view from the Kehlsteinhaus.
Then image: ?
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Obersalzberg – Eagles Nest (9)
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Obersalzberg – Eagles Nest (8)
Hitler at the Kehlsteinhaus on the Obersalzberg. He visit the Kehlsteinhaus rarely.
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Kleve – Tiergartenstraße (3)
Infantry of the 2nd Gordon Highlanders clearing snipers in Kleve, 11 February 1945.
(the old photo is more forward, but nowadays there is a junction).
Then image: © IWM B 14603
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Kleve – Römerstrasse (2)
Sherman Firefly tanks move through the ruins of Kleve on their way to support the attack on Goch, 16 February 1945.
Then image: © IWM B 14666
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Kleve – Römerstrasse (1)
Infantry, carriers and trucks advance through Kleve, 16 February 1945.
Then image: © IWM B 14675
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Goch – Am Markt
Original wartime caption: He’s well off for weapons. And his new dagger belonged to an S.S. man. The blade is inscribed ‘My Honour is True’ (Sgt A. Tait, New Clarendon Inn, Appleby St, North Shields, Northumberland).
Then image: © IWM B 14788
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Kleve – Tiergartenstraße (2)
Churchill tanks of 6th Guards Tank Brigade and infantry of the 2nd Gordon Highlanders in Kleve, 11 February 1945. (Did this one before, but on the wrong location)
Then image: © IWM B 14608
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Nideggen (2)
Troops of the 9th Infantry Division, U.S. First Army, file through an archway in the town of Nideggen, Germany. 28 February, 1945.
Then image: US Signal Corps / SC270831
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Duren – Monschauer Strasse
Tank destroyers of Company B of the 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion (attached to the 8th Infantry Division, U.S. First Army) are the first allied armored group to enter the battered German city of Duren on February 24, 1945.
Then image: US Signal Corps / SC201386
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel
Kufferath
Infantrymen of company A, 16 infantry enters the village of Kufferath 25 February 2022.
Then image: US Signal Corps
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