Teenage German Soldier In Distress After His Capture
It’s rare to come across a WWII photograph that isn’t emotionally charged. Take a look at this photo of a 16-year-old German soldier named Hans-Georg Henke. After being captured by the US 9th Army on April 3, 1945, this photo was taken. His parents had died the previous year, prompting him to join the Luftwaffe in order to help support the rest of his family. The boy was crying and shocked, according to the photographer, John Florea. Because he was a young boy who lived through the worst of the war, it’s understandable.
Teenage German Soldier In Distress After His Capture
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