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Two soldiers outside Officers Mess, Germany
Two British soldiers outside the Officers Mess of the British Army of the Rhine, near Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946
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1946 Baor Braunschweig Brunswick Colleagues Lower Mess Postwar Rhine Saxony
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.5cm x 25.4cm (6.9" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 22.5cm x 27.5cm (8.9" x 10.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of camaraderie and relief as two British soldiers take a break outside the Officers Mess of the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) in postwar Germany. The year is circa 1946, and the location is near the city of Braunschweig, in the Lower Saxony region. The soldiers, dressed in their military uniforms, stand confidently with their backs against the brick wall of the Mess, their expressions suggesting a sense of shared history and mutual understanding. The setting sun casts a warm glow over the scene, adding to the feeling of tranquility and closure following the tumultuous events of the Second World War. The soldiers, likely colleagues, seem to be enjoying a well-deserved respite from their duties, their postures relaxed and at ease. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the British military during the 1940s and the camaraderie that sustained them through the challenges of war.
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