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British troops of the 6th Airborne Division reached the Baltic Coast of Wismar
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British troops of the 6th Airborne Division reached the Baltic Coast of Wismar
British troops of the 6th Airborne Division reached the Baltic Coast of Wismar, due north of Schwerin, Germany on 3rd May where they made contact with a Russian armoured squadron which had pushed westward from Rostock.
Men of the two armies quickly made friends, and exchanged drinks and cigarettes.
Photograph shows: The Russian Officer in charge of all troops in this area (centre) with British and Red Army men.
On the officers right holding his hand is the Liaison Officer, Lieutenant P.G Insole of 92 Wentworth A venue, Galt, Ontario, Canada.
3rd May 1945
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Wismar
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Germany
Media ID 21894564
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