Civilians in Germany during World War II. Civilians in streets as they carry sacks of food grains after raiding a food house. People come out of a food house after a raid. They carry food bags on their backs.
German prisoners in Germany during World War II. A German soldier with his hands behind his head after being taken as a prisoner. German prisoners lined up. German prisoners seated in a square. Civilians milling about in a street.
U.S. 69th Infantry Division and Russian 58th Guard Division forces meet in Germany during World War II, near the Elbe River at Torgau. A U.S. soldier tries a Russian rifle. Russian and U.S. soldiers eat and try to make each other understand with gestures. A sign reads 'Elbe'. A U.S. and a Soviet soldier stand in the foreground. Soldiers hold Soviet, U.S. and English flags. Soviet and American officers shake hands as soldiers look on. Officers at a drinks table. An American soldier lights up a cigarette for a Soviet soldier.
American and Soviet troops in Germany during World War II. A cameraman records the meeting of American and Soviet troops. Officers pose for the camera. A damaged bridge across the Elbe River in the background. Soviet and American soldiers led by their officers walk across an area. The officers being congratulated.
Soviet troops near the Elbe River in Germany during World War II. A sign reads 'Elbe'. Soviet soldiers ride bicycles. A Soviet soldier puts up a Soviet flag. A gunner in the foreground. A Soviet gun crew mans a gun.
Scene is battle-damaged bridge over the Elbe River at Tangermunde, Germany, immediately following surrender of Germany in World War II. The bridge center has dropped so low, that one must climb considerable height to reach the other shore. German families and others cross to the American-occupied side of the river. Several women with children are seen. A man with head bandaged, and a weary woman cross over. A woman whose face is bleeding is helped by a German soldier. A German officer helps elderly people as they climb the last section of bridge. An exhausted woman makes her way toward the top of the bridge. Her companion, a young woman, rests her head while waiting for her friend. Then they go on together. A mother and father with two small children make it to the upper bank. Two men and several women stand and rest after their crossing. A small child is pulled close by a parent.
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