VE Day in Germany during World War 2. Soldiers of the U.S. Ninth Armored Division are seen leaving the the Schlörplatz in Weiden, Bavaria, where they assembled to hear the news, from their Commander, Major General John W. Leonard, that Germany had capitulated. Soldiers move their armor and equipment through the Town and others walk. They pass by a tree displaying numerous information and direction signs. Local citizens watch from sidewalks. (Note: Armored vehicles seen include M16 Halftrack, M4 Sherman Tank, and M36 Tank Destroyer.)
Aftermath of World War II in Berlin, Germany. Bomb damaged building in the foreground and rubble on street with Kaiser Wilhelm's church in the background, Berlin, Germany. People walk past the building, streets clear of rubble. Damaged steeple of the Church as a result of heavy bombardment during World War II.
Aftermath of World War II in Berlin, Germany. Wrecked light artillery gun in the foreground destroyed due to Allied bombings. Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in the background in Berlin, Germany. Damaged steeple of the Church as a result of heavy bombardment during World War II. Damaged parts of the church with rubble on the ground.
Aftermath of World War II in Berlin, Germany. German men and women read notices posted on fence in Berlin, Germany. Two German railroad personnel talk to civilians.
After the end of World War II in Germany. A five star car passes with other cars parked in the background at Gatow air field in Berlin, Germany. Secretary James F Byrnes shakes hands with civilians and Generals at Gatow air field. An officer directs C-54 aircraft to parking place. President Harry S Truman gets down from the plane and talks to Russian officers. President's car with the American flag on it. President drives away in his car. As presidential motorcade drives away from the air field a photographer takes pictures with a United States plane on the side. Officers lined up in attention for review by the President. President Truman reviews the troops. A military band plays as a C-54 plane taxis in the background. Troops stand in attention while Star Spangled Banner is played. Presidential motorcade drives away from the airfield. Flags of various countries on fuselage of President's C-54. People, a truck and a jeep at the air base.
Aftermath of the Battle of Berlin in World War II. Aerial views of a large Siemens factory damaged by Allied bombings. Anhalter Bahnhof (Askanischer Pl. 6, 10963 Berlin, Germany) railroad station shows damage caused by Allied bombings. Unter Den Linden and Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor, Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany). Marshalling yards in the city and the Reichstag building.