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On this page, we will post photos that we suspect may have been taken in Dordrecht or the surrounding region, but whose exact origin cannot be confirmed. We hope that visitors to the website can tell us more about these photos—and perhaps even identify their location.
The first group of photos can be seen below. Take a look—perhaps you recognize something? Photo one shows field graves of German soldiers. According to the caption, they are paratrooper graves, which doesn’t match the helmets shown. The photo is also said to have been taken near Dordrecht. We haven’t been able to determine the exact location yet and are wondering whether it really is Dordrecht.
The next photo is said to have been taken during the arrival of a Marine Artillery Battalion in Dordrecht. In the photo, a police officer is visible. Behind him is an advertisement for a ladies’ hairdresser, as well as a sign for a painter and wallpaperer. Could it possibly be somewhere in Oud-Krispijn?
Photos three, four, five, and six were included in a photo lot alongside other images from Dordrecht. Photo six may have been taken at the general cemetery, but for the other photos, we have no idea about the location.
The photos below come from the same photo lot as the “Aviolanda” pictures. As mentioned on the Willemsdorp page, this lot was found in an antique shop in Dordrecht. Many of the photos were taken in Willemsdorp, and a few in Dordrecht itself. The first three photos were likely taken at Aviolanda in Papendrecht, though this is not certain. We’re looking for evidence to support that assumption. We also have no idea about the photo with the church clock. The remaining photos are equally puzzling. We’ve added some questions alongside the images—perhaps someone out there recognizes something?
Below is a photo that may have been taken in Dordrecht. It is believed to show soldiers from the German 9th Panzer Division entering Dordrecht on May 13, 1940. There is a suspicion that the photo was taken somewhere in Krispijn. Perhaps someone recognizes the houses in the background or can tell us what the strange white spots on the windows might be?
The photo next to it is also intriguing. It shows paratroopers, likely from Fallschirmjäger Regiment 1. This is still a hypothesis, but the photo appears to have been taken near Tweede Tol or the Wieldrechtse Zeedijk. A non-commissioned officer from the Panzer troops is also present, which makes this theory plausible. We’re curious to know if anyone can confirm it. The third photo below shows German soldiers near a group of residential houses. We see a Kradfahrer and an officer. Wooden planks have been placed over the windows—perhaps to prevent war damage during the fighting in May 1940? This photo was found together with another image of the Moerdijk Bridge, which is why we suspect these houses might be somewhere in Dordrecht.
Next, two photos possibly show buildings in Dordrecht that suffered war damage. Photo 19 is said to have been taken in Dordrecht, according to the caption on the back. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to identify the exact location. Notable features include a central median with trees, a traffic sign (“Axle load 1200 kg, width 2.10 m”), and in the top right corner, a house with a strikingly large roof and dormer window. On the left side, vegetation is visible, which may suggest the presence of a park.
The photos below were found in a collection of pictures taken in Dordrecht. These photos were presumably also taken in Dordrecht, but the exact locations cannot be determined for certain. There are some assumptions regarding the possible locations of the photos. The first photo may have been taken at the Wehrmachtsheim next to Villa Simpang in Huize Sint Anna. The two following photos may have been taken at Villa Simpang. The fourth photo is likely taken at the Bagijnhof. The location of the last photo is unknown.
This beautiful photo of a Dutch soldier was, according to the caption, taken in Dordrecht on August 25, 1929. He is a member of the Artillery. Do you recognize this location in Dordrecht?
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Below you can see the photos that have been identified with your help. As the locations of the photos are identified, they will be moved from top to bottom and added to the appropriate photo section.
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