Those are really cool pictures. The experiences you had are amazing. They are experiences that you will remember for a lifetime. The iron is really cool and the circumstances amazing. Were they all taken at the East German border? Seems we flattened the place and then built it up anew for them, schools, sportplatzes and all.
Thanks for posting these unique photos. Exactly what year were they taken? '46, '47 or so?
How were you received by the locals?