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German pilot, Hans-Ulrich Rudel, in hospital recovering from wounds, receives Germany's highest award and is promoted, during World War II

Germany's most famous pilot of Stuka dive bombers (Junkers Ju 87) Hans-Ulrich Rudel, seen in hospital, after being wounded in the thigh, during World War 2. His doctor visits and asks how he is doing. He replies "ausgezeichnet" (excellent). His wife comes to the bedside and speaks with him briefly. Rudel's hospital chart is seen, with his rank shown as Oberst (Colonel).This is notable, when downed in November, he had been a Lieutenant Colonel with Schlachtgeschwader 2 "Immelmann" (Battle Squadron 2 "Immelmann.") Another German officer sits at his bedside and inquires about his experience. Colonel Rüdel explains how he was downed by flak while attacking Soviets tanks on the Eastern Front. He speaks about his comrade fliers. Next, the award of "Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds"is shown. (This award was created by act of the Reichstag, solely for Rudel, on December 29, 1944. He was also promoted to Colonel, the same day.) The film concludes with additional comments by Colonel Rudel.

Location: Germany
Date: 1944, December 29
Duration: 1 min 45 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: German
Clip: 65675027907
Americans in North Platte Nebraska celebrate victory over Japan in the second world war; Celebrations in town

People wave to celebrate the victory over Japan ("V-E Day") in the second world war, as they stand by a street corner in North Platte, Nebraska. Police officers and their families move in a procession through the middle of the road. Two officers drink champagne to celebrate the Victory over Japan day in World War 2. A man and a kid riding on a horse back and holding a flag of United States pass by a street amidst heavy traffic. Cops sit in the middle of a road and drink.

Location: North Platte Nebraska USA
Date: 1947, August 14
Duration: 1 min 27 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675037487
Importance of well balanced diet for American citizens at home and at work during World War II

Importance of well balanced diet during World War 2. American man seated at a table eats food. A housewife serves more food to him. Narrator talks about importance of nutrition, having three square meals each day, eggs and other protein foods, and vitamin B rich foods such as cereal of whole wheat, or enriched white bread. A worker on the job is shown taking a lunch break. Close up view of his open thermos with a hot drink and his sandwich and fruit and a chocolate bar. A couple dining together at a table for dinner are seen. Narrator suggest chicken, fish, liver, or sweetbreads as a main course, served with green leafy salad and also cooked vegetables like peas or carrots. A man carves meat. Men walk near a war materiel production factory gate, with a sign, "Let's step it up." Women at a factory production plant prepare large numbers of sandwiches for workers, with the help of automated machinery. Narrator says average workers need twice as many vegetables and fruits as they now consume. A group of men in an industrial kitchen work to prepare carrots, spinach, cauliflower, and other vegetables like squash, parsnips, and lima beans. African American cooks prepare food. Factory workers line up and take prepared food trays at a factory kitchen. Workers sit outside and enjoy food during a lunch break. Young men and women in a cafeteria line select foods to eat. War workers exit at the end of a work day. View of the U.S. Capitol dome. On screen public service message text says "U.S. Needs US strong. Eat nutritional food."

Location: United States USA
Date: 1943
Duration: 2 min 57 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675038753
Growth of Nazi Party in Germany. Hitler sends troops to occupy demilitarized zone of the Rheinland (Rhineland).

Nazi propaganda extolling the growth of the Nazi party from 11.55 million in 1933 to 15.7 million in 1936. Remilitarization of Germany in lead up to World War 2. Mobilized German troops enter the demilitarized zone of the Rhineland and, as slate suggests, reoccupy their old garrison there. Triumphant scenes of German soldiers marching into Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, and Cologne, to the enthusiastic cheers of the residents. Hitler and Goering and others in open car as crowds cheer them in Berlin. Hitler on a balcony reviewing a torchlight parade of SA and SS troopers. Brief glimpse of Hermann Goering in civilian clothes. Euphoric crowds greet Hitler on Heroes Memorial Day, March 7, 1936, the same day he ordered German troops into the Rhineland.

Location: Berlin Germany
Date: 1936, March 7
Duration: 3 min 24 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: German
Clip: 65675043772
Londoners celebrate the end of war in Europe during World War II.

Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) celebrations during World War 2 in London, England. Celebrating Londoners watch two Norwegian soldiers waving their national flags from a monument upon which they climbed. Two American soldiers walk carrying American flags. British people gather at news stand where paper headline reads: "ALL OVER." Perfume company adverisement unfolds under Allied flags. Several women wearing colorful fez hats walk together.

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1945, May 8
Duration: 45 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675048979
German civilians are shown the horrors of Buchenwald Concentration Camp in Ettersberg, Germany.

The liberated Buchenwald Concentration Camp in Ettersberg, Germany, 5 days after its liberation by American forces in World War 2. German civilians view the camp. American soldiers direct them. Two ladies holding hands enter. Huge crowd of civilians gathered at the camp. Bright sunny day. Reactions on faces of German civilians as they view dead inmates and victims of Nazi brutality and atrocities at the camp. Lines of dead bodies and other parts of human bodies at the camp. Some citizens console other German citizens while they cry.

Location: Germany
Date: 1945, April 16
Duration: 2 min 42 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675055291
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