Moerdijk (1)

Troops of the 1st Polish Armoured Division in their Sherman tanks at the Dutch town of Moerdijk. The tank on the right holds the serial number T 288817.
Note: The building is not the same building anymore.
Then image: © IWM HU 106425
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Gent – Vrijdagmarkt

Three soldiers of the Regina Rifles Regiment who landed in France on June 6, 1944, in Ghent, Belgium, November 8, 1944
Then image: Library and Archives Canada, PA-205104
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Echt – Bovenstestraat

Snow-suited troops of 131st Brigade, 7th Armoured Division, in universal carriers drive past German prisoners in Echt, 18 January 1945.
Then image: © IWM B 13766
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San Casciano – Piazza Livio Zannoni (2)

7th NZ Anti Tank Regiment passing through San Casciano in Valdi Pesa, Italy, 1944 on their way to Florence.
Then image: ??
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Obersalzberg – Eagles Nest (9)

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 (8)

Hitler at the Kehlsteinhaus on the Obersalzberg. He visit the Kehlsteinhaus rarely.
Then image:
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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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