If you are considering the donation of artifacts, please contact us by any one of the following methods:
Email: info@cfloridaww2museum.org
Mail:
Phone: (813) 504-3826
The Central Florida WW2 Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Your contribution is tax-deductible within the limits prescribed by law.
Email: info@cfloridaww2museum.org
Mail:
Phone: (813) 504-3826
The Central Florida WW2 Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Your contribution is tax-deductible within the limits prescribed by law.
Central Florida WW2 Museum
4212 S. Manhattan Ave.
Tampa, FL 33611-1302
4212 S. Manhattan Ave.
Tampa, FL 33611-1302
Captain Howard R. McClellan, Corps of Engineers
Capt. McClellan's personal effects consist of three items most likely taken from a German P.O.W.
From left to right: 1. Junge Welt (Youth World) - a Hitler Youth publication filled with stories from
the frontlines, the homefront, and the participation of German youths in the Third Reich. 2. A German
scrapbook containing newspaper clippings of the numerous German victories in the beginning of the War.
3. Motor Schau (Motor Show) - booklet showcasing the different German cars and planes of the era. This
was published in 1938, one year prior to the beginning of World War II.
The photo album, bottom center, was Capt. McClellan's and it contains a number of excellent photos taken
during his service in Europe. A selection of photographs from the album can be seen below.
From left to right: 1. Junge Welt (Youth World) - a Hitler Youth publication filled with stories from
the frontlines, the homefront, and the participation of German youths in the Third Reich. 2. A German
scrapbook containing newspaper clippings of the numerous German victories in the beginning of the War.
3. Motor Schau (Motor Show) - booklet showcasing the different German cars and planes of the era. This
was published in 1938, one year prior to the beginning of World War II.
The photo album, bottom center, was Capt. McClellan's and it contains a number of excellent photos taken
during his service in Europe. A selection of photographs from the album can be seen below.
The destruction of war. A number of photos in the album include cities that were levelled by heavy
bombing. One cannot help but wonder how many people were displaced by the destruction or were
caught in the storm. Judging by the height, this photo must have been taken atop a Cathedral.
bombing. One cannot help but wonder how many people were displaced by the destruction or were
caught in the storm. Judging by the height, this photo must have been taken atop a Cathedral.
Bridges destroyed by the retreating German Army are quickly re-built for use by the advancing U.S. Army.
Look closely at the photo below. German prisoners are put to work by American supervisors. The P.O.W.'s
are wearing M1943 wool caps and located in the foreground. The majority of the Americans are wearing the
M-1 steel helmet.
are wearing M1943 wool caps and located in the foreground. The majority of the Americans are wearing the
M-1 steel helmet.
This G.I. guards the P.O.W.'s in a hastily made camp most likely close to the construction site. He has made
himself quite comfortable and seems relaxed. By 1944-45, many of the Germans who surrendered to the
Americans were tired of fighting and convinced that Germany had no chance for victory. Most were
content and made little effort to escape unless treated poorly by their captors.
himself quite comfortable and seems relaxed. By 1944-45, many of the Germans who surrendered to the
Americans were tired of fighting and convinced that Germany had no chance for victory. Most were
content and made little effort to escape unless treated poorly by their captors.
G.I.'s inspect an abandoned German Panther Tank.
Three soldiers and their spoils. The soldier on the left wields an antique sword while wearing what appear
to be boots dating back the Renaissance period. Hopefully, they were insured. The G.I. in the center holds
a bronze sculpture depicting Adolf Hitler's head. The medic on the right can't believe the guy on the left
is wearing the antique boots.
to be boots dating back the Renaissance period. Hopefully, they were insured. The G.I. in the center holds
a bronze sculpture depicting Adolf Hitler's head. The medic on the right can't believe the guy on the left
is wearing the antique boots.
American G.I.'s surrounded by local children looking for handouts. The G.I.'s were always prepared to
hand out candy and excess rations to the local populations. Luxuries, such as chocolate, were no longer
available to most Europeans and it was well known that the Americans were well stocked with 'goodies'.
hand out candy and excess rations to the local populations. Luxuries, such as chocolate, were no longer
available to most Europeans and it was well known that the Americans were well stocked with 'goodies'.
Celebrating the end of the war in Nuremburg, Germany. This is the exact location where the famous
Nuremburg Rally was filmed. The rally signified German power and was a very moving propaganda
film for the German people. The Swastika which sat atop the center of the building has already been
destroyed by the engineers.
Nuremburg Rally was filmed. The rally signified German power and was a very moving propaganda
film for the German people. The Swastika which sat atop the center of the building has already been
destroyed by the engineers.
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
