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Occupied Germany - Hitchhiking
Occupied Germany - Hitchhiking. Date: 1946
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Media ID 14347572
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1946 Forces Hiking Hitching Occupation Occupied Occupying Post War Hitch Hiking Hitchhiking
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Occupied Germany - Hitchhiking (1946): A poignant moment of transition in post-war Europe is captured in this evocative photograph. Taken in 1946, the image shows a group of American and British soldiers, clad in their military uniforms, standing by the side of a German road. The soldiers, who were part of the Allied forces occupying Germany following the end of World War II, are hitchhiking, a common practice among soldiers during this time. The scene is a stark reminder of the complex realities of the post-war period. The soldiers, representing the victorious Allied forces, are hitchhiking in a country that was once their enemy. The image underscores the idea of a fragile peace, with the soldiers' presence in Germany a testament to the ongoing military occupation. The photograph also highlights the sense of mobility and freedom that hitchhiking represented for soldiers during this time. Hitchhiking was a practical way for soldiers to travel between bases and explore the unfamiliar terrain of the occupied territories. It was also a way for them to interact with the local population and build relationships, which was essential for maintaining order and promoting reconstruction. Despite the challenges and complexities of the post-war period, the image of soldiers hitchhiking in Occupied Germany offers a glimpse of a moment of human connection and shared experience. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of war's end and the potential for healing and reconciliation.
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