This photo (scanned at 72 dots per inch) was provided by the U.S. National Archives, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001:  File No. GX2192, Exp. SD 157.  Date January 16, 1945.  It was originally a German reconnaissance photo.  Prints and negatives may be ordered from the Archives.

Photo is oriented with Northeast at top of screen.

Gargzdai had undergone a devastating accidental fire even before the War, in 1939. A fire was set by the Germans on the day of the German invasion, on June 22, 1941. By the time of this photograph, few buildings remained.

For enlarged version of photo #157 (scanned at 200 dots per inch), click here.
For page showing Identification of Features on Aerial Photo, click here.
For page showing comparison of Aerial Photo #157 with 1910 Russian Military Map, click here. For information regarding Photos #156, #157 and #158, showing overlapping portions of Gargzdai, click here.