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Third Reich in color

Discussion in 'Photographs and Documents' started by Jba45ww2, Jan 16, 2019.

  1. George Patton

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    Does anyone know the significance of the white patch on the sleeve of the officer leading the parade (2nd photo).
     
  2. Owen

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    Looks like a map tucked into the folded cuff.

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    I started to scan the second tray of color slides. I spent a few minutes cleaning each of them up. It seems they are a mix of Russia, Normandy and being home. Always interested in hearing your feedback.
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    Do these pictures have any names or dates on the back by chance?
     
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    Unfortunately they are slides and they do not have any names or dates.
     
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    Here are the next group
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    That is a shame.......but it does add a special reverence to the photos not knowing these gents names..........just a few men who have found themselves in the generation marked for death.......
     
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    Last of the second tray. I probably have over 3K personnel photographs in my collection but these color slides have really mesmerized me when viewing. Not sure if it is just me but it truly adds a different perspective.

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    The ordinariness of these photos is what makes them stand out. Most of these soldiers were just men; they had wives, sweethearts, families, and plans for the future. Unfortunately, their leadership and some of their mates were evil. Their cause was corrupt, although they didn't understand that.
     
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    Had a few more to add from the first group
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    I started scanning the next tray of colored slides. Again I am spending minimal time "cleaning" up the photo. Some interesting shots by the unknown photographer.
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    The German WW2 Armies did history a real favour by allowing/encouraging personal cameras to be carried.
    Pretty sure verboten for British blokes (if not too rigorously enforced), but thinking about it I don't know who was allowed cameras, or when, in other forces.
    Were American servicemen technically allowed to take a camera? Seems to be the same somewhat smaller amount of personal unofficial but actually in-service pictures for them as for the UK.
     
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    I'll give you one big "like" for all of your posts. What a great find. Thanks for posting them.
     
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    This is the last tray of one of the towers. I must admit as I am scanning this group I almost feel like I am looking at someone's vacations pictures. Whoever was taking the pictures did not have a shortage of film.

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    IMG_0005x.jpg The last small group wraps up the color slides. There still about 25 more but they are mostly duplicates and scenery. I still have three towers that are filled with B&W slides and I have posted some that were mixed in with the first group. They also seem very interesting and always interested in feedback.
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    Any guesses on where these were taken and what the wrecked armored vehicle was?
     
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    I thought I would continue to scan and post the B&W slides. Hopefully there still is an interest even though they are not color. I did some quick enhancements with the lighting,
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