Car with suitcases on roof rack - Germany post-war
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Car with suitcases on roof rack - Germany post-war
A car with several suitcases packed together on the roof rack. Note the wood gas generator power supply system - Germany, 1945 - essential due to the severe petrol shortage at the end of WW2. Date: circa 1945
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/John Maclellan
1945 Case Cases Cobblestones Generator Luggage Petrol Power Rack Roof Severe Shortage Suitcase Suitcases Supply System
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Journeying Forward: A Car Laden with Suitcases and a Wood Gas Generator in Post-War Germany, 1945" Amid the ruins of war-torn Germany in 1945, the spirit of resilience and determination shines through as a family prepares for a journey. This evocative photograph captures the essence of a time when the nation was grappling with the aftermath of World War II and the severe petrol shortage that ensued. The image showcases a car adorned with several suitcases meticulously stacked on the roof rack. The cobblestone streets of Germany serve as a stark reminder of the past, while the car and its contents symbolize the hope for a new beginning. However, the most intriguing element of this scene is the wood gas generator system attached to the car. The wood gas generator, a power supply system essential during the post-war period, was a makeshift solution to the petrol shortage. This innovative technology allowed vehicles to run on wood gas, derived from the partial combustion of wood, instead of petrol. The generator is visible in the photograph, with a pipe extending from the car's fuel tank to the generator, indicating the car's reliance on this resourceful invention. This photograph encapsulates the ingenuity and adaptability of the human spirit during a time of hardship. It is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by the German people in the aftermath of World War II and their unwavering resolve to move forward.
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