German soldiers 1945

May 1945. The war is over! The Germans, disarmed by the Canadians, are leaving Dordrecht, returning to the Heimat. On their way, they passed through the tunnel in Krispijn. Citizens of Dordrecht watched as the former occupiers returned to Germany with carts and bicycles. It resulted in these unique images.

German soldiers 1945 image

Composite photo (Marcel Kerkveld 2024)

German soldiers 1945 image

Historical photo (dordtsekaart.nl)

German soldiers 1945 image

Anno 2024 (Marcel Kerkveld)