Vintage Germany Postcard 1939 - Breslau Scheitnigerpark

Vintage Germany Postcard 1939 - Breslau Scheitnigerpark

On August 24th 1944, Adolf Hitler declared the city of Breslau (‘Wrocław’ today) a ‘closed military fortress’ to be defended from the advancing Soviet army at all costs. It was a decision that would change the history and complexion of the city forever. With most of its civilian population trapped inside, ‘Festung Breslau’ endured an epic 80-day siege that cost tens of thousands of lives and left the city a smouldering heap of ruins. One of the most savage sieges in modern history, the ‘Battle for Breslau’ ranks among the biggest human tragedies of WWII.

Cover Illustration: as in scan

Stamps: 3 + 12

Cancel: Breslau

Issued: 1939

Condition: small corner creases - clean

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