Rhine crossing: two Commandos looking out for snipers
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Rhine crossing: two Commandos looking out for snipers
Photograph showing the Rhine crossing: two Commandos looking out for snipers among the ruins of Osnabuck, 4 Apr 1945. Armed with a Bren Gun and Thompson sub-machine gun, the commandos were probably members of No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando which captured the town alongside 6th Airborne Division. No. 10 (Inter-Allied) was recruited from the volunteers of many nations who had fled to Britain to carry on the fight after their own countries had been occupied by the Germans. Date: 1945
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1945 Allied Armed Bren Captured Commando Commandos Crossing Inter Members Photograph Rhine Snipers Thompson
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In this evocative photograph taken on April 4, 1945, two intrepid Commandos of the Inter-Allied No. 10 Commando are shown cautiously scanning the ruins of Osnabrück, Germany, for any signs of enemy snipers during the Rhine crossing operation. The commandos, armed with a Bren Gun and a Thompson sub-machine gun, were likely members of the diverse and international unit that played a pivotal role in capturing this strategic town alongside the 6th Airborne Division. No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando was a unique formation, comprised of volunteers from various Allied countries who had escaped their own occupied territories and sought refuge in Britain to continue the fight against the Germans. The unit's multinational composition is a testament to the unity and determination of the Allied forces during World War II. The photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the Rhine crossing, with the commandos' focused expressions and their weapons at the ready. The backdrop of the ruined cityscape underscores the destructive impact of the war and the importance of the mission to secure a foothold across the Rhine and push towards the heart of Nazi Germany. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifices made by the Allied forces during the final stages of the war in Europe. It is a testament to their unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom and the eventual victory against the Axis powers.
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