In Uelzen, Germany, someone has found the exact spot where a soldier fought during the Second World War
As you saw in previous “then and now” examples, contrasting two pictures can have educational purposes. Whether that’s because things have changed or because they’ve remained just the way they were, photography has a lot to teach about history. Plus, for some people, it’s a shorter and more entertaining path to knowledge than a long lesson.
This person took the time to compare the picture of a soldier resisting an attack in Town Square, Uelzen, with how the site looks now. Luckily, this photo tells the story of how this city found peace over time, as there are no signs of weapons or black smoke in the air.