Liberation of Belsen concentration camp Accession Number: P02941.023

Description

Near Hanover, Germany. 19 April 1945. A view of one of the camps within Belsen concentration camp in which inmates had to live. The camp is made up of small tents pitched closely together and do not appear to be very sturdy. Imperial War Museum photograph BU4055. (Donor R. Wells)

Details

Accession Number
P02941.023
Photographer
Sergeant Harry Oakes
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Format: 4x5"
Support: Polyester
Date Made
19 April 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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