This dead German soldier was one of the "last stand" defenders of German-held Cherbourg

This dead German soldier was one of the "last stand" defenders of German-held Cherbourg. Captain Earl Topley, who led one of the first outfits into the fallen city, blamed him for killing three of his men. France, 06/27/1944.

The past and the present collide as touches of colour appear on this emotive shot on rue Armand Levéel in the French city of Cherbourg.

Ghosts of war: Artist superimposes World War II photographs on to modern pictures of the same street scene.

Source :- Historical expert Jo Teeuwisse, from Amsterdam.

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