Large number of German POW on Juno beach

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These POW's near Bernières on Juno beach await transport out to a waiting ship that will take them to a POW camp. They are guarded buy members of a British Beach Group (8th Beach Group, 102nd Beach Sub-Area, 2nd British Army). The soldier carries the unit badge of the 2nd Army on his right arm.

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Note that the 2 Germans at the front head the column as it is marched over the beach in this picture

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In the background is the "Denise et Roger" villa, which forms the backdrop to many a Juno beach picture.