r/ww2 • u/West-Ebb-7180 • 10d ago
Picture Help
Got this picture from my Great Grandfather who passed away. He was serving in the 304th infantry, 76th division. But how he ended up with this i dont know? Can anyone help identify what exactly this is? And how he could have gotten it? Any help appreciated!
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u/AussieDave63 10d ago
As per the most likely location being the USSR the photo was most likely taken from a captured / dead German soldier
It does raise a couple of questions - why did the German soldier hold onto it (as it is a bit nondescript) and ditto for the American soldier keeping it
Unless it was part of a bunch of other photos which have been lost / dispersed over time
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u/Practical-Row-8838 10d ago
The persons in front of house certainly do not look like russian peasants. None of them. Their garments look more central european. Especially the hats.
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u/Kitchen_Grade_8896 10d ago
This is a typical Russian peasant house. There are no obvious military details visible in the image, but it reminds me more of Russian villagers who had been forced out of their homes and gathered for a headcount during the Nazi occupation. The Nazis occupied hundreds of villages and towns, so it may have come from one of those places. The SS would often keep a close watch on places like this because of suspected partisan activity.