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German Colonel General Alfred Jodl (center) signing the surrender document at Dwight Eisenhower's headquarters, Reims, France, 7 May 1945; note German Major Wilhelm Oxenius (on Jodl's right), German Admiral Hans-Georg von Friedeburg (on Jodl's left), and British Major General Kenneth Strong (behind Jodl); photo 3 of 5

Caption     German Colonel General Alfred Jodl (center) signing the surrender document at Dwight Eisenhower's headquarters, Reims, France, 7 May 1945; note German Major Wilhelm Oxenius (on Jodl's right), German Admiral Hans-Georg von Friedeburg (on Jodl's left), and British Major General Kenneth Strong (behind Jodl); photo 3 of 5 ww2dbase
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Photos in Series See all 5 photos in this series
Photos on Same Day 7 May 1945
Photos at Same Place Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, France
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
8 Mar 2015 08:05:33 PM

Standing is SHAEF head of intelligence (G-2) British MajGen Kenneth Strong. Note that Jodl is not wearing his Knight’s Cross around his neck or his ribbon set on his tunic but he is prominently wearing his golden Nazi party pin.

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