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German Soldier Observes Occupied Mont Orgueil Castle, Channel Islands, During World War II

Second World War

Agencia EFE

Agencia EFE
Madrid, Spain

This photograph depicts a German soldier during World War II, using binoculars to observe Mont Orgueil Castle in Jersey, Channel Islands. The image highlights the imposing nature of the castle as a strategic point during the German occupation of the Channel Islands. The archival text confirms the German occupation, stating: "El puerto de San Pedro, en el Canal de la Mancha, ocupado por los alemanes" (The port of St. Peter, in the English Channel, occupied by the Germans). The photograph is documented with the archive reference G 26.10.2.11, and originated from CIFRA ACTUALIDADES GRÁFICAS CIFRA ESPALTER in Madrid.

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  • Title: German Soldier Observes Occupied Mont Orgueil Castle, Channel Islands, During World War II
  • Date: Second World War
  • Location Created: Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands
  • More info: Link to the back face of the photograph
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