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This photograph taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps captures U.S. soldiers in Geilenkirchen, Germany, stringing barbed wire amidst harsh winter conditions. The soldiers are bundled up as snow blankets the ground and visibility is reduced by the storm. The image highlights the grueling realities of war during the final stages of World War II, as Allied forces pushed further into German territory. The stark contrast between the soldiers' determination and the unforgiving weather underscores the challenges faced during these critical operations.

Paper size: 28.5cm x 36.5cm
Medium: Gelatin silver print
Dates: Photographed 1945 and Printed c1940s
Photograph certified as passed by U.S. Field Censor

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U.S. Army Signal Corps - Stringing Barbed Wire in Geilenkirchen

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