| Accession Number | P03127.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 1944 - 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Two barechested Russian prisoners stand with arms raised in front of a wall, a German NCO in the ...
Description
Two barechested Russian prisoners stand with arms raised in front of a wall, a German NCO in the corner prepares to give orders to the German soldiers on the far right to fire. Debris is strewn around their feet and the prisoner's shirts have been thrown in a pile next to a bucket of sawdust in front of them. This photograph was probably taken by a German officer, the camera and the film it contained was confiscated by an Australian, 426527 Warrant Officer (WO) Edward Burke, No 463 Squadron RAAF, after the prisoners at Luckenwalde Prisoner of War (POW) Camp, Germany, were liberated by Russian troops.