Captured German soldiers in Schlesien February, 1945. At the end many soldiers in the German army were often very old or very young. Some of these may have fought in two world wars.

Captured old men

A Heer Hauptmann (Captain), wearing the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz), and the Close Combat Clasp (Nahkampfspange) in a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Class - I don't know. (By Bazooka Joe)

Pride

Harald Nugiseks (born October 22, 1921 Järvamaa, Estonia) SS-Unterscharführer (Corporal/Sergeant) who served voluntarily in the 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Estonian) of the Waffen SS. Nugiseks is also one of the four Estonian soldiers who received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.