Wehrmachtsoldaten in besneeuwd bos 1940 - 1945

This anonymous photograph, taken between 1940 and 1945, depicts a line of Wehrmacht soldiers marching through a snowy forest. The image, now in the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of wartime. The soldiers are clad in winter attire, their faces obscured by the falling snow. The stark landscape of the snow-covered forest emphasizes the isolation and solitude of the soldiers, while also suggesting the harsh conditions they faced. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.