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The Heartbreak of a 16-Year Old Soldier

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World War II was one of the bloodiest and worst times in the world, spewing hatred, pain, destruction and sadness all throughout the nations. This 16-year old boy was a German soldier named Hans-Georg Henke that happened to be taken by the US Army back in 1945. While 16 may seem like an incredibly young age to be in the army, during those times, some kids had no choice but to do what they could for their family’s survival, even if that meant joining the army and putting their lives at risk. If there is one iconic photo that shows the emotional state of what most of the world population was going through at that time, this has to be it.