Red Army POWs captured by the Germans in the area of Lake Ladoga, September 1943. - Left, in the background partially visible a German "Tiger" tank, belonging to the 502nd Heavy Tank Battalion of the Wehrmacht.

Soviet POWs

A mix of young and old German POWs somewhere in Germany, 1945. Of interest are the Hitler Youth district triangles that two of the youngsters sport on their upper arms (sadly impossible to read with this copy's resolution). Even more interesting, and unusual given his age, is the driver's proficiency badge that the right most adolescent has in his sleeve.

District triangles and driver's badge

Soldiers of the 260th Infantry Division of the Wehrmacht assemble for combat during the Battle of Moscow.