Wehrmacht soldaten met Nederlandse familie 1941 - 1942

This black and white photograph shows Wehrmacht soldiers with a Dutch family. Without knowing who took this photograph or why, it's difficult to know if this image was created for propaganda purposes, or for personal use. The photograph was taken in the Netherlands during the Second World War. The presence of the Wehrmacht soldiers indicates the German occupation of the Netherlands, which lasted from 1940 to 1945. The photograph presents a juxtaposition of military presence with domesticity, as ordinary life and family are thrown into the context of war. The soldiers stand in front of an "Amstel Bier" sign, while next to them is a sign that reads "Slagerij," or "Butcher" in English. Photographs like this are essential resources for historians. In the absence of further information, this photograph and others like it can reveal how people navigated the complexities of life under occupation.