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Bridge in Burning Rotterdam
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Bridge in Burning Rotterdam

anonymous · 1940-05-15 · gelatin silver print; photographic support

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

A bridge in the harbor of Rotterdam, on the bridge stands a German soldier. In the distance, large smoke clouds are visible. On the back of the photo: Hafenbrücke Rotterdam, 15-5-40.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
photographWehrmachtLuftwaffetroop movements, transportationbridgeRotterdamTweede Wereldoorlog
Credit lineBrug in brandend Rotterdam. 1940-05-15. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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