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Illustration of European Refugees in Germany during World War II, 1945

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Reproduction of drawing shows European refugees pulling a large cart, bicycling and soldiers riding horses in one direction, as soldiers walk in the opposite direction.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Brodie, Howard, "[European refugees in Germany during World War II]," 1945

Description 

This reproduction of a drawing by Howard Brodie shows European refugees pulling a large cart, bicycling and soldiers riding horses in one direction, as more soldiers walk in the opposite direction. The image is supposed to European refugees in Germany during World War II. 

Source-Dependent Questions

  • Describe what you see in the image.
  • The European refugees are walking in the opposite direction of the soldiers. Why would that be the case?
  • What message is the artist trying to convey?

Citation Information 

Brodie, Howard, "[European refugees in Germany during World War II]," 1945. Courtesy of Library of Congress