| Place | Europe: Norway |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00108.004 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
LUNEBURG HEATH, GERMANY, 4TH MAY, 1945. A GERMAN MISSION HEADED BY ADMIRAL VON FRIEDEBURG, ...
Description
LUNEBURG HEATH, GERMANY, 4TH MAY, 1945. A GERMAN MISSION HEADED BY ADMIRAL VON FRIEDEBURG, ACCOMPANIED BY GENERAL KINSEL, REAR ADMIRAL WAGNER AND MAJOR FRIEDEL SURRENDER ALL THEIR FORCES IN THE NORTH WEST EXCEPT FOR THEIR GARRISON IN NORWAY TO FIELD MARSHAL SIR BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY. THE INSTRUMENT OF SURRENDER WAS SIGNED AT 18.30 HOURS ON 4TH MAY 1945 TO TAKE EFFECT AT 0.800 HOURS 5TH MAY 1945.