British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery hosting a delegation of German officers at his headquarters at Lüneburg Heath, Germany to discuss surrender plans, 3 May 1945.

Caption   British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery hosting a delegation of German officers at his headquarters at Lüneburg Heath, Germany to discuss surrender plans, 3 May 1945. ww2dbase
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Identification Code   B5141
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Photos on Same Day 3 May 1945
Photos at Same Place Lüneburg Heath, Germany
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 19 Nov 2019

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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
19 Nov 2019 02:43:28 PM

Note that Montgomery made sure the German Admiral Hans-Georg von Friedeburg conducted his business beneath the Union flag.

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