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Germans surrender during World War II as General Jodl sign papers at the headquarters of Allied forces in Rheims, France.

Germany surrenders in Rheims, France during World War II. Nazi General Alfred Jodl arrives at the Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Forces. General Jodl and others enter the building. US General Walter B. Smith, Allied Chief of Staff and other officers at a desk. German General Jodl signs the surrender papers. General Smith also puts his signature on the papers. The surrender document with the signatures of the two Generals. Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower smiles. He holds two pens in a V sign.

Location: Rheims France

Date: 1945, May 14

Duration: 1 min 33 sec

Sound: Yes

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Edited

Language: English

Aerial views of Headquarters and camps in Rheims and Mailly Sub area Assembly Command in Rheims, France.

Headquarters and camps in Rheims, France. Aerial views of Camp Norfolk, Camp Atlanta, Camp New Orleans, Camp Miami, Camp San Antonio and Mailly Sub area HQ. Aerial views of Rheims and Mailly Sub area Assembly Commands, covered tanks, sheds, houses, pitched tents and vehicles.

Location: Rheims France

Date: 1945, June 17

Duration: 3 min 23 sec

Sound: No

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Unedited

Language: None