Vettweiss – Am Graben (2)

Soldiers of US 1 Infantry Division read the slogan “Sieg oder Chaos” or “Victory or Chaos” in the village of Vettweiss, March 1945.
Then image: US Army Archiv – J. Joentgen
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel

 

Vettweiss – Am Graben (1)

Nazi Slogan on Haus “Monig” in Vettweiss. The slogan reads: Being Silent helps to win!
There were more of these slogans in Vettweiss and one is still visible today. This one is not there anymore.
Then image: US Army Archiv – J. Joentgen
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel

Bonn – Beethovenhaus (1)

American soldier poses in front of the birth house of Ludwig von Beethoven, in Bonn after the attack of the city in March 1945.
Then image: LIFE Magazine Archives – John Florea Photographer
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel – Grace Kailuhu

 

Vienna – Heldenplatz (5)

Soviet soldiers fire a mortar from the Hofburg Palace square during the battle for the city in May 1945.
Then image: ?
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / J. Dortmundt

Rotterdam – Prins Hendrikkade (3)

Germans in front of the “Hef bridge” at the Noordereiland in Rotterdam, during Fall Gelb May 1940.
Then image: ?
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel

Rotterdam – Rosestraat

This time German soldiers in front of the former cafe De Witte Ballons at the Rosestraat waiting for further orders.
Then image:
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Rotterdam – Koninginnebrug (2)

More Germans waiting for further orders on the Koninginnebrug.
Then image: ?
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel

Groningen – Oosterbrug

Tank at the Oosterbrug in Groningen during the attack of the city Groningen, April 1945.
Then image: ?
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel

Rotterdam – Van der Takstraat (2)

Groupphoto of Germans soldiers waiting for further orders at the Noordereiland in Rotterdam, May 1940.
Then image: no commercial use / if copyright is infringed, i will delete asap.
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel

 

Rotterdam – Roentgenstraat

German soldiers in front of the former cafe De Witte Ballons at the junction of the Roentgenstraat and the Rosestraat waiting for further orders.
Then image:
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel