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Portrait of a British soldier, Braunschweig, Germany
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Portrait of a British soldier, Braunschweig, Germany
Portrait of a British soldier working for the British Army of the Rhine, near Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946
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Media ID 14390351
© The Kathy Butler Collection / Mary Evans
1946 Bald Balding Baor Braunschweig Brunswick Lower Pipe Postwar Rhine Saxony Tobacco
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This evocative black and white portrait captures the weary yet resilient expression of a British soldier stationed in Braunschweig, Germany, following the end of World War II. Dating from approximately 1946, the soldier, who is balding and in his late 30s or early 40s, takes a moment's rest from his duties with the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR). He leans against a wooden fence, pipe clenched between his teeth, tobacco pouch in hand, as he gazes off into the distance. The uniform he wears is that of a seasoned soldier, with various insignia and patches adorning his chest and sleeves. The setting sun casts a warm glow over the scene, highlighting the soldier's tired yet determined demeanor. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Allied forces during the war and the long road to recovery and rebuilding that lay ahead for postwar Germany. The soldier's pipe and tobacco, common comforts for many soldiers during this time, add to the sense of nostalgia and introspection. This powerful portrait offers a glimpse into the human stories that unfolded during one of the most significant periods in history.
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