1945 German Surrender Lüneburg Heath AP Photo
Updated August 29, 2026
This auction ended on September 17, 2026.
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| Lot number | 272 |
| Auction | Rare WWII Military, Advertising, Art Deco, Jewelry, Watches |
| Date | September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Winchester Auctioneers |
| Location | Olyphant, Pennsylvania |
Associated Press Wirephoto 11 1/2 x 8 1/2" Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery accepted the unconditional surrender of German forces on Lüneburg Heath on May 4, 1945, and carefully staged the event using press photography and film. "IT IS A NAZI FUNERAL MARCH to the tune of unconditional surrrender, on the grounds of Monty's Luenbert Heath headquarters. In the group are Adm. Von Friedebert, Gen. Kinsel, Rear Adm. Wagner, Col. Pollek and Jaml Friedel. Newspaper clipping, Signal Corps Photo via AP Wirephoto.
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