Description: An original 3.5x2.5" vintage photo from a collection of first-generation, unpublished photos taken by US Army photographer Theodore Speiser. The photos in this set generally depict scenes of post-war ravaged Germany and neighboring countries. This is an extremely rare or one of a kind photo. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewThe photograph captures the aftermath of World War II in Aachen, Germany, specifically the Kaiserbrunnen area. The scene depicts the stark devastation of the city, with rubble and debris scattered throughout. Visible remnants of buildings stand in partial ruin, illustrating the extent of wartime destruction experienced in October 1944, a period significant in the history of Aachen as it was involved in intense battles.Aachen was the first German city to be captured by Allied forces during World War II. The city's capture marked a crucial point in the Allies' advance into Germany. Aachen had been left largely devastated by intense fighting, showcasing the severe impact of the war on urban landscapes. Its capture provided strategic and psychological advantages to the Allies, paving the way for further advances into German territory.Text PresentKaiserbrunnenAachen, oct 44Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. Photo has age related curling. Please see photos for detailed scans of both sides.
Price: 36 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-02-07T14:35:49.000Z
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: destruction, Germany, World War II, ruins, aftermath
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, cities & towns, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1944
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
