Photos from an old war photo album I found in Germany. The album was called, "Kriegserrinerungen," or "War Memories" in English. It was fascinating to see a different side to World War II. What struck me is how young and entirely normal the German soldiers were. Many were just answering the call of duty. I've wanted to showcase these amazing photos for a while now and have finally gotten around to doing it.

The music is actually a psalm entitled, "De Profundis." I don't know how well the music matches the photos, but it was the most suitable I could think of. The psalm speaks of being lifted from the depths of woe and finding forgiveness. I thought it matched the German experience during the war and in the years of reconstruction.

I particularly enjoy the very first photo. The image is very poignant as a father sits with his kids before he goes to war. The wife ponders the thin protection the helmet gives, while the kids don't know what to expect as dad heads off to fight.