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The scene at Allied headquarters at the Royal Palace of Caserta
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The scene at Allied headquarters at the Royal Palace of Caserta
The scene at Allied headquarters at the Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy on 29th April 1945 when Lieutenant General W. D. Morgan, chief of staff, AFHQ, signs the formal surrender document previously signed by German plenipotentiaries.
The written agreement formalised the surrender of German Forces in Italy, ending the Italian Campaign.
Standing left to right are: Brigadier Lieutenant Colonel J.G. Sweetman, US Rear Admiral S.S. Lewis, Air Vice Marshal G.B.A. Baker, Soviet Major General A.P. Kislensko, Soviet Lieutenant M. Vraevsky and US Major General L.L. Lemnitzer.
29th April 1945
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The Historic Moment - Allies Seal Victory in Italy
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to the monumental scene at Allied headquarters in the Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy on 29th April 1945. Lieutenant General W. D. Morgan, chief of staff for AFHQ (Allied Forces Headquarters), takes center stage as he signs the formal surrender document that had been previously signed by German plenipotentiaries. This written agreement marked a significant turning point, formally bringing an end to the Italian Campaign and signifying the surrender of German Forces in Italy. A sense of triumph and relief fills the air as high-ranking officers from different nations stand together witnessing this historic moment. From left to right, we see Brigadier Lieutenant Colonel J. G. Sweetman representing the United States, Rear Admiral S. S. Lewis standing tall for America's Navy, Air Vice Marshal G. B. A Baker representing Britain's Royal Air Force, Soviet Major General A. P Kislensko proudly donning his uniform alongside Soviet Lieutenant M. Vraevsky while US Major General L. L Lemnitzer stands resolute. This powerful image captures not only a military victory but also symbolizes unity among nations who fought side by side against tyranny during World War II. It serves as a reminder that even amidst conflict and chaos, diplomacy can prevail and pave the way for peace. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph from Memory Lane Prints' collection curated by Mirrorpix, it is impossible not to be moved by its historical
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