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U.S. 9th Armored Division ceremony in Weiden, Bavaria, marking the end of World War II in Europe

Scene opens with closeup of Major General John W. Leonard, Commanding General of the U.S. 9th Armored Division, addressing his troops at the Schlörplatz in Weiden, Bavaria. He has assembled them to hear the news of Germany's surrender, ending World War 2, in Europe. A color Guard stands behind him. Upon hearing the news, the troops raise their arms and cheer, and partially break formation to converse with each other. They resume their formation and listen, as General Leonard continues to speak. Closeup of him reading from some notes. Scene shifts slightly, showing Leonard and the color guard in front of the Gustav von Schlör monument with famous old oak trees behind it. Next, the troops are viewed from the front, as they stand at Parade Rest with buildings near the square behind them. General Leonard walks down from the makeshift podium and passes in front of the assembled soldiers, and shakes hands with his Chief of Staff, Colonel Walter Burnside. Closeups of them shaking hands and conversing. Scene shifts to a unit Chaplain, giving a prayer of thanks for the end of hostilities. General Leonard and Colonel Burnside walk away from the gathering, as the color guard furls the colors. Suddenly an officer walks up on the grass and retrieves something from the base of the Schlör monument and quickly walks back into the square. A Captain has the color guard unfurl the colors again, which include the stars and stripes flanked by the Division colors and the General's two star flag. Next the entire assemblage poses as they are photographed from a high point some yards away. The view shows the color guard standing on grass in front of the Schlör monument with the massive oaks behind, surrounded by assembled troops, including some in a tank. Scene shifts to rear of the assembly, showing troops in armored vehicles at the back of troops in formation. Some armor is moving along a road behind the assembly. Another long shot of the assembled troops is followed by a closeup of them being called to attention. General Leonard walks into the center of the assembly, followed by several officers. They salute the colors and General Leonard converses with the Division Chaplain, who then steps into the grass in front of the color guard, where he removes his helmet, raises his arm, and gives a benediction as all bow their heads. (Note: Armored vehicles seen in this film include M4 Sherman and M36 Tank Destroyer.)

Date: 1945, May 8
Duration: 2 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675046986
A Royal Air Force (RAF) officer addresses a group as he brief them about the fighter tactics against B-29 Superfortress.

A U.S. and Royal Air force training film on Fighter Tactics against B-29 aircraft, similar to those of allied U.S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress in United Kingdom. A UK Royal Air Force (RAF) officer addresses a group. Models of B-29, C-47 Skytrain and C-82 Packet aircraft on desk. B-29 stationary and crew lined up in front of a plane for inspection. A pilot inspects the crew in front of a plane. Crew gets into the bomb bay of B-29. The guns being revolved, top turrets, side turrets, tail guns all being tested on the ground. A pilot hold hands out of window and signals to ground crewmen. The engines starting. The engines starts. B-29 taxis out from taxiing area. A tail section of B-29 and 15th Air Force insignia on tail. Large letter 'W' on tail. B-29 takes off. Aerial formation of B-29. An English officer addresses the group then goes over to wall and points out B-29 group tactical formations on bombing runs. The chart and pattern for B-29 formation. RAF pilots sit and listen to a briefing officer. (World War II period).

Date: 1945
Duration: 8 min 8 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047106
A British RAF instructor teaches pilots about the attack methods to be used against B-29-like aircraft

British Fighter Tactics against B-29 aircraft (of potential belligerent nations), using the U.S. Army air Forces B-29 Superfortress in England as a model. A British instructor addresses the group on attacking B-29 bombing formations. British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots listen to a lecture. Instructor holds models of British Mentor Jet fighter in positions above a model of B-29. He shows a further attack against the B-29 through models. The instructor instructs the pilots about the attack methods used by the British Vampire and Meteor fighter against B-29s. (World War II period).

Date: 1945
Duration: 17 min 53 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047107
Nazi party member Alfred Rosenberg describes the early Nazi struggles for power in Germany (WW2)

U.S. Navy Department certificate and affidavit of E.R. Kellogg in Washington D.C. Commander U.S. Naval Reserve E.R. Kellogg reads out about the German war films captured during World War II which were under his command. Part I: The rise of NDSAP (National Socialist German Workers Party), 1921-33 in Germany. Member of Nazi Party Alfred Rosenberg seated in a chair and describes early Nazi struggles for power. A flag of Germany. German leader Adolf Hitler. A sign reads 'NDSAP'.

Date: 1945
Duration: 5 min 31 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047278
The working of Rebecca-Eureka radar device for dropping bombs over blind targets.

A training film 'Blind Bombing' depicts Rebecca-Eureka radar device being used for low level bombing over blind targets. A bomber aircraft in flight at a low altitude over the forest. The OSS (Office of Strategic Services) officers look at the plane. Animation depicts the Eureka agent guides the Bomber aircraft in flight. The OSS men carry at the field. A hand of OSS ground agent encircles the enemy objective in his area. Bomber aircraft in flight over the objective area. A parachutist jumps in the target area. Animation shows the ground agent helping the Eureka agent to enter the target area. A part being selected for setting up Eureka beacon. A man hold Eureka, a radar beacon in his hand. U.S. Army Air Forces A-20G Havoc fighter aircraft in flight. The Rebecca operator in a cockpit. The Rebecca operator reads an indication. The aircraft in flight from where the beacon can give signal. OSS officers looks at the enemy location on a map. A parachutist boards the aircraft. The aircraft in flight. The ground agents look at the enemy target. The parachutist jumps at the target area. The agents runs and help him to gear off and they leave the field. They look into a paper. Both of them read the bombing table and set the Eureka location according to it. The Eureka being set up and tested. The ground agent activate the Eureka. The pilot and Rebecca operator get in the aircraft . Pilot at controls. The aircraft in flight. The beacon contact being made. The operator looks from the siliscope and signals back to Eureka. The aircraft in flight over the beacon. Animation describes the Seliscope pattern and aircarft in flight according to the beacon position. Aircraft in flight and Rebecca operator sends the alert signal. The ground member in contact with the Rebecca. The operator picks up the bomb release and in action. The ground agent gives signal and the bomb being drooped. Animation depicts the bomb being dropped at the right position (World War II period).

Date: 1945
Duration: 13 min 20 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047379
Ruins of Hitler's Chancellery following Russian attack on Berlin, and overview of Nazi plan for domination in World War 2

Korean dubbed documentary about Russian attack on Berlin, Germany near end of World War 2. Ruins of Hitler's Chancellery in Berlin following attack by Soviet forces. An animated map showing Hitler's plan of conquest. Quotes from Fuhrer Hitler are printed below each arrow. At 3:38 there is a catapult takeoff and brief flight view of a German Luftwaffe Blohm & Voss BV 138 Seedrache flying boat (Sea Dragon, also known as Der Fliegende Holzschuh or "flying clog" based on the side-view shape of its fuselage) used for maritime reconnaissance. View of German parachutists jumping from a plane and landing on snow covered terrain.

Date: 1945
Duration: 3 min 47 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: Korean
Clip: 65675047447