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Allied Invasion of Germany near the end of the Second World War
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Allied Invasion of Germany near the end of the Second World War
Allied Invasion of Germany near the end of the Second World War.
British troops breaking out of their bridgehead across the Rhine north of the Ruhr, captured the town of Brunel on 27th March and continued their great advance to Borken and Dorsen, taking many towns and villages on the way.
Picture shows: British commandos resting in the German town of Wesel before continuing the great assault.
Sergeant Murdock of Bedford Street, Glasgow wearing a Germany helmet and Company Sergeant Major Tullerton of Bradford reading accounts of their own exploits in Wesel.
March 1945
Official
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Wesel
North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
B/W Print Road to Berlin 021.JPG
Media ID 21878518
© Mirrorpix
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This print captures a significant moment during the Allied Invasion of Germany towards the end of World War II. British troops, having successfully broken out of their bridgehead across the Rhine north of the Ruhr, find respite in the German town of Wesel before continuing their great assault. In this poignant image, we see British commandos taking a well-deserved rest amidst the ruins and rubble that surround them. Sergeant Murdock from Bedford Street, Glasgow can be seen wearing a captured German helmet as he sits alongside Company Sergeant Major Tullerton from Bradford. Both soldiers are engrossed in reading accounts detailing their own heroic exploits. The year is 1945, and victory seems within reach for these weary warriors who have fought valiantly to liberate towns and villages along their path to Borken and Dorsen. The newspaper they hold serves as a reminder not only of their achievements but also as a connection to home. This photograph encapsulates both the physical exhaustion endured by these brave soldiers and the indomitable spirit that kept them pushing forward despite unimaginable hardships. It stands as a testament to their unwavering determination to bring an end to one of history's darkest chapters. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints, this remarkable image offers us a glimpse into an extraordinary moment in time when ordinary men became heroes on foreign soil – fighting for freedom with every ounce of strength they possessed.
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