Risnes Fjord, Norway. C. 1945-05. As the German armies collapse in Europe thousands of the beaten ...

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Accession Number SUK14326
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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Description

Risnes Fjord, Norway. C. 1945-05. As the German armies collapse in Europe thousands of the beaten enemy are attempting to escape to Norway. Those who manage to get away from Denmark are given no peace. Australian, New Zealand and RAF Coastal Command Beaufighter aircraft are attacking these ships with rockets and cannon fire.