Description: This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. Type & Size: A 8x11 original photograph. Condition: The collection that this photo came from is filled with rare images, many that have never come up for auction before. All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. Two British anti-tank gunners are depicted in this compelling photograph, manning their weapon in the rubble-strewn streets of Kleve, Germany, after crucial military operations conducted by British and Canadian forces have led to the capture of this key town. The image captures the stark aftermath of conflict, showcasing the destruction that has characterized the area in February 1945. The photo is attributed to Eddie Worth, an Associated Press photographer embedded with the wartime still picture pool. The capture of Kleve was part of broader military advances on the Western Front, with British and Canadian troops pressing forward in the face of significant resistance. The photograph reflects the tense atmosphere of World War II, illustrating not only the soldiers' preparedness but also the devastation left in the wake of warfare. Kleve?s strategic position made it a significant target, contributing to the ongoing struggle for territorial control in the region.
Price: 37 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-29T14:31:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: street, soldiers, rubble, war, anti-tank gunners, Germany
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, communities & towns, military
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1945
Size: 8x11
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1