[Sharon]

Viktor Bulla’s Pioneers in Defense Drill, Leningrad (1937)

Bulla’s photograph of hundreds of children wearing gas masks was not meant to be ghoulish, a commentary on war or lost innocence, but rather exemplified a reason for pride—the country was blessed with well-trained, well-equipped and obviously courageous young fighters.

Many thanks to GODREKR for the correct description!

[vagabond]

Looks like something out of a cheesy horror flick- "Attack of the Snorkle People" or some such... Great find

[GODREKR]

Actually this photo is not German but Russian. It's of Viktor Bulla’s Pioneers in Defense Drill, Leningrad (1937). It's on pg. 79 of the book “Propaganda and Dreams” by Leah Bendavid-Val. Bulla’s photograph of hundreds of children wearing gas masks was not meant to be ghoulish, a commentary on war or lost innocence, but rather exemplified a reason for pride—the country was blessed with well-trained, well-equipped and obviously courageous young fighters.”

Original photo of your top pic.


Your bottom pic was photo shopped, "I made a Happy Easter version...", notice the guy in the circle.

[Spiffyfable]

Stop, Drop, and Roll

[Sharon]

Thanks Rekr, I'll correct the text

[GODREKR]

Glad to help.