Wehrmacht soldaten bij Peelstelling Possibly 1940 - 1945

This small photograph, "Wehrmacht soldaten bij Peelstelling" shows German soldiers relaxing in a field. It could have been taken by anybody, but the artist remains unknown. I wonder what the photographer thought, taking this picture. Did they want to show some real life, maybe? How ordinary people wait around and smoke. Look at them leaning against the tree - you can almost feel the bark. Everyone's got such a serious face, but who knows what they’re thinking behind those eyes. I bet even they didn't know what would happen to them next. It’s a strange little window into their lives.