The Child Soldiers Of Nazi Germany
As Hitler found himself steadily encircled by Allied forces, with his own crumbling with every consecutive defeat, he began resorting to desperate tactics, such as conscripting teenagers and even children. Here we have a heartbreaking photograph of Hans-Georg Henke, who was only 16 when he was given a gun and a uniform. He reported that his parents lost their lives the previous year, inspiring him to sign up with the Luftwaffe to make ends meet for his remaining family members. This picture was taken by John Florea on April 3, 1945, after he was detained by the US 9th Army.
The Child Soldiers Of Nazi Germany
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