Duitse soldaten in Zandvoort, 1941 Possibly 1941 - 1948

This black and white photograph, "Duitse soldaten in Zandvoort, 1941" (German Soldiers in Zandvoort, 1941) was likely taken between 1941 and 1948. The anonymous photographer captures a group of seven German soldiers standing on a beach, their reflections mirrored in the wet sand. The image, held by the Rijksmuseum, offers a snapshot of the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the war's impact on the Dutch landscape and population.