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Soviet Union officially transfers control of the American sector of Berlin, to the United States, in a ceremony after end of World War II in Europe
Ceremony in Berlin, Germany, marking official transfer of American Sector of Berlin to U.S. Authorities, following end of World War 2, in Europe. Troops of the U.S. 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Division, stand in formation as a U.S Army band plays the American National Anthem (Star Spangled Banner) on the esplanade of the Adolf Hitler Barracks, in Berlin. This is followed by a 48-gun salute fired by "RC" battery of the U.S. 78th Field Artillery Battalion, as all troops assembled render hand salute. Scene shifts to U.S. General Omar Bradley, Commanding General, Twelfth United States Army Group, standing at a microphone. He states that "this ceremony marks the meeting of the United Nations, here, in Berlin and a complete defeat of Germany." He continues with other remarks. Among allied senior officers seen with him are: U.S. Major General Floyd Parks, Commander of the U.S. Sector in Berlin; French Major General Duschesne, Commanding General of French troops in Berlin; and Soviet Major General Nicholei Nicholeiovitch Barinov, Deputy Commander of the Soviet troops in Berlin. Following Bradley's remarks, he, Parks, Duschesne, and Barinov, walk side-by-side across the esplanade, followed by the other military leaders as the Army band plays. Scene shifts to a formation of soldiers from the Soviet 5th Army. Following commands heard, The formation executes a right face,left shoulder arms, and marches off as the band plays.s.
German civilians cross Elbe River on damaged bridge to reach American side at end of World War II in Europe
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.
United States soldiers cross river, arrest more German prisoners in Bavarian town of Murnau am Staffelsee during WW2
United States soldiers cross a mined river in Germany during World War 2. German prisoners assist small group of US infantrymen in crossing the river. A United States soldier directs a military vehicle to park. Soldiers cross a bridge. Two United States soldiers into brush at side of road to hide. German locals meet United States soldiers arriving in Murnau am Staffelsee, in the Oberbayern Region of Bavaria, Germany. United States soldiers follow a tank inside Murnau am Staffelsee. In the Murnau am Staffelsee town square, United States infantrymen apprehend more German prisoners.
President Harry S. Truman and Russian Premier Joseph Stalin meet at the Cecilienhof for the Potsdam Conference (WW2)
The Potsdam Conference at the Cecilienhof (Im Neuen Garten, 14469 Potsdam, Germany), Potsdam, Germany during World War 2. President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, Russian Premier Joseph Stalin and Foreign Minister Vyacheslav M. Molotov shaking hands with each other as they pose for cameramen on steps of the Cecilienhof. President Truman and Marshal Stalin chats to each other. Closer view of Joseph Stalin and President Truman smiling. President Truman and Joseph Stalin stands together. General Dwight Eisenhower stands behind Stalin. The group enters the Cecilienhof together.
Leaders of the United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union commence meeting during the Potsdam Conference (WW2)
The Potsdam Conference at the Cecilienhof (Im Neuen Garten, 14469 Potsdam, Germany), Potsdam, Germany during World War 2. Russian Premier Joseph Stalin greets outgoing United Kingdom Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Minister of War Anthony Eden inside the conference room. Delegates crowd to greet each other before the conference. United States Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower speaking with other delegates. Churchill shakes hands with Molotov. Incoming Prime Minister Clement R. Attlee of the United Kingdom and Anthony Eden greeting representatives of the United States, Russia and their staff members. Stalin smoking a cigarette beside United States President Harry S. Truman. The leaders of United States, United Kingdom and Russia take their places at conference table.
Two U.S. soldiers carry a dead soldier on a stretcher; German children playing beside a Jeep (WW2)
A U.S. Army 1/4 ton truck driving around shell holes in dirt road near Hallerbach, Germany during World War II. Two soldiers of the 1st Battalion 39th Infantry Regiment 9th Division carrying covered body of a dead U.S. soldier on a stretcher out of the woods. German children play beside a Jeep. A white pet dog stands near the children. U.S. Army soldiers in Jeep arrive in Kalenborn in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.