WW2 1945 3rd Army Troops Duck for Shelter in Sinz Germany 9x7 RARE Photo

Description: Type & Size: A 9x7 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. U.S. Third Army combat infantrymen are depicted in a battered German village, Sinz, with one soldier running for shelter amid the rubble of a wrecked building during enemy bombardment. This intense scene captures a moment of urgency and danger as the men navigate their surroundings, with the widespread destruction evident in the background. The photograph was taken in late 1944 as the war in Europe was nearing its conclusion. The U.S. Third Army, under General George S. Patton, played a crucial role in the liberation of Europe during World War II. The town of Sinz, located near Trier, was one of the many places where fierce battles occurred as Allied forces pushed into German territory. The soldiers? efforts in this region contributed significantly to the overall strategy of capturing key locations in the final months of the war, illustrating the harsh realities faced by combat troops during this period. === 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. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you are interested in.

Price: 29 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-25T14:56:46.000Z

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