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Baier
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Kurland, Evakuierung aus Windau
ADN-ZB/Archiv
II. Weltkrieg 1939-45
In dem von den faschistischen deutschen Truppen besetzten Gebieten der Sowjetunion; Oktober 1944
Seit 10. Oktober 1944 sind durch die Rote Armee in Kurland (Kurzeme-Lettische SSR) 35 faschistische Divisionen abgeschnitten und bleiben bis Kriegsende blockiert.
Deutsche Zivilisten und Wehrmachtsangehörige verlassen auf Schiffen den Hafen von Windau (lett. Ventspils).
Aufnahme vom 19. 10. 1944 (Baier)
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