WWII US German Truce Elbe River 1945 Original US Army Signal Corps Photo

  
WWII US German Truce Elbe River 1945 Original US Army Signal Corps Photo. An incredible and rare piece of WWII history! This original vintage black and white photograph captures a profound moment near the very end of World War II in Europe, officially dated May 1, 1945. The photo vividly depicts a German delegation in the Elbe River sector near Ferchland, Germany, engaged in a significant truce negotiation with U. In this powerful image, members of the German delegation are seen returning a salute to Lt. John Wohner, the Battalion Commander with the 102nd Division, 9th U. This compelling photograph documents a critical period just days before Germany's unconditional surrender.

The context, as detailed on the reverse, explains that American troops were captured by Germans while attempting to make contact with Russian forces. The Germans agreed to bring the wounded of the captured company to the river bank and negotiate under a flag of truce - a truly poignant and historically rich artifact.

The reverse of the photograph provides invaluable provenance with detailed identifying information, stamped and typed, from the U. Army Signal Corps, crediting Photographer CPL Don. This original documentation offers irrefutable historical context for this extraordinary image.

Detailed transcription from the reverse of the photo: ETO HQ 45 34363 29 APR CREDIT: U. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS PHOTOG: CPL DON. BRADLER (168) A GERMAN DELEGATION, ABOUT TO RETURN TO THEIR OWN UNITS AFTER TRUCE IN THE ELBE RIVER SECTOR NEAR FERCHLAND, GERMANY, RETURN A SALUTE TO LT. COL JOHN WOHNER OF CANTON, MASS. BATTALION COMMANDER WITH THE 102ND DIVISION, 9TH U. A COMPANY OF AMERICAN TROOPS WERE CAPTURED BY THE GERMANS WHILE TRYING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE RUSS- IANS, BELIEVED TO BE IN THE AREA. THE GERMANS AGREED TO BRING THE WOUNDED OF THE CAPTURED COMPANY TO THE RIVER BANK, AND NEGOTIATE UNDER A FLAG OF TRUCE. Date: 1 MAY 1945 2ND BN. 9TH US ARMY FERCHLAND, GERMANY. This is a remarkable opportunity to own a tangible piece of military history, perfect for serious collectors, historians, or anyone with a deep appreciation for significant historical documentation. Approximate Measurements: 8 x 10in. I source my items from local estate sales, garage sales, and thrift stores. I describe items to the best of my ability based on what I see.

Please look at the photos closely as they are the true description of condition and authenticity. Condition: (please see pics for cosmetics) Pre-owned vintage condition. Shows signs of age, including minor edge wear and light creasing in corners. Please view all photos as they are the best description of condition.