Eerste oorlogsdag bij het Centraal Station Possibly 1940 - 1945

This black and white photograph, titled "Eerste oorlogsdag bij het Centraal Station" (First War Day at the Central Station) by Polygoon, depicts a scene from the early days of World War II in the Netherlands. The image captures a tense moment with a soldier checking a civilian's identification at Amsterdam's central train station. The photo, likely taken between 1940 and 1945, offers a glimpse into the immediate impact of war on everyday life in the Netherlands. The photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, providing a historical record of the war's impact on the country.