WW2 photo album, German Wehrmacht soldier (Germany/France) 1940-42

$400.00 CAD

| /

Interesting photo album of a German Wehrmacht soldier early in the war, from training in Germany to posting in France. Mostly military pictures. Written dates are 1940-42.

Album de 143 photos d’un soldat allemand situé en Allemagne et France, années 1940-42. Endroits: Munich, Epinal, Pontarlier, CompiègneParis.

Total of 143 photos.

On cover, glued postcard image of soldier on guard duty, and a B&W head shot of soldier (note collar patches). Another larger photo inside front cover, followed by 40 pages with photos, and finally 2 pictures on inside back cover.

Many pages have pencil written notes in German. Couple family photos, his military company photos, day to day military and social activities. No combat photos.

Identified locations include:

  • Bismark barracks, Munich 02.04.1940
  • Epinal (France)
  • Compiègne (France)
  • Pontarlier (France) 1941
  • Paris

Album covers fine shape. Couple of photos loose. Some pictures missing. One page has piece cut out.

27.5 x 23 cm.