Прилог историографској анализи фотографија: Пример фотографије нацистичког злочина током Другог светског рата у Србији
A Contribution to the Historiographical Analysis of Photographs: An Example of a Photograph of a Nazi Crime During the Second World War in Serbia

Summary/Abstract: This article is a historiographical analysis of a disputed photograph of a Nazi crime during the Second World War in Serbia. Using knowledge about police organizations in occupied Serbia, theoretical literature and sources of German and Serbian origin, we tried to offer explanations for many details, but also for the photograph itself. This photograph of Nazi crimes has been controversial since its appearance. Its publication was accompanied by descriptions, for which, after a preliminary analysis, became clear that they were not correct. In addition, the photo reached other sites and was used for completely wrong purposes. Therefore, we tried to precisely analyze this photograph and draw at least basic conclusions and remove fundamental dilemmas. The analysis was created through a theoretical introduction, and analyzing the subject, origin, time, place and persons shown in the photograph. We came to the conclusion that the photo shows the crime of the German Order Police. The photo was probably taken by a German war reporter. In addition, we recognized the senior SS and police leader August Meyszner and generally noted that the photo was potentially taken in 1942 or 1943.

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