The Germans started to cross the Meuse at Givet on 13th May 1940.
The then and now comparison shows Leutnant Walter Heinrich, far left with pistol in hand from Pionier Battalion 45 and his men during the fighting in the eastern part of the town. The additional photos show the views to the right and behind the photographer.
The “then” photograph is a still taken from a film that shows the fighting taking place in the eastern part of the town.
Decisive Hours 