The body of German army (Wehrmacht) General Anton Dostler hanging on a pole just after the shots from the American firing squad. Eastern Front, The Second World War.
Dostler Anton (1891-1945) is the German general, who was sentenced to death on charges of shooting March 26, 1944 15 US commandos who surrendered. The German General was shot Dec. 1, 1945. The Americans rejected the arguments of the defense (lawyers recognized weight and now), that General only broadcast order from a superior command. This precedent then used at the Nuremberg trials, which are not recognized by reference to the higher command.
Photography Location: Aversa, Italy
Time taken: December 1, 1945