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.

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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
WW2-Era Location Name Lüneburg Heath, Germany
Date 3 May 1945
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Source    ww2dbaseImperial War Museum
Identification Code   B5141
 
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Photos on Same Day 3 May 1945
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 800 x 757 pixels



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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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