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Storm Troops Headquarters Under Guard

Berlin


Date
1934, July 11
Location
Berlin
Country
Germany
Material
silver gelatin print on glossy paper
Size
15,5 (16,7) x 20,2 (21,6) cm
Artist
International News Photo

Description

Berlin - Columbus House, headquarters of the storm troopers, is shown being patrolled by armed members of the Stahlhelm during the suppression of the storm troopers’ uprising. Many brownshirts lost their lives as Gen. Goering, head of Germany’s secret police, struck with lightning speed. (7/11/34)Stamp: International News Photo; Central Press Association Ref. Dept.; Jul 13 1934
Handwritten: 1176