Militairen in afwachting van keuring 1941 - 1945

"Militairen in afwachting van keuring" (Soldiers Awaiting Examination), an anonymous photograph from 1941-1945, captures a poignant moment during World War II. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays a group of Dutch soldiers awaiting medical examination, their faces a mix of anxiety and uncertainty. The photograph, likely taken in secret, provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary men caught in extraordinary circumstances. The black-and-white composition evokes the somber mood of the period, emphasizing the human cost of conflict.