American Troops occupying Germany in 1945, near the end of World War II in Europe. Ruins of German cities. White flags displayed from windows. German civilians distraught over destruction of their homes and towns. Towns ablaze in the night with ambulances passing through. Scenes of utter destruction in Basel, and Wurtzburg. Destruction of Essen, Germany, including the Krupp munitions works. German ME-109 plane by the roadside.A truck passes by. Abandoned Marder II Panzerjaeger in the woods. Bombed columns of German soldiers, with equipment and dead German soldiers along roadways. Massive groups of German soldiers surrendering under guard of Allied forces.
United States soldiers prepare for World War II war crime trial in Nuremberg, Germany. "Soldiers' Field" written on the building in Nuremberg stadium. A huge vacant ground in front of the building. Soldiers in front of the building. Two United States soldiers stand on the building, give Nazi salute and pose for picture at spot where Hitler made his speeches.
Ingenious and humorous floats in a parade during Mardi Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France during World War II. Two men under blankets in a car with a banner 'Post War Plans'. A man dressed as Statue of Liberty. United States flag. On a truck a man poses on a bed as a photographer takes his picture. Women stand in and around a coffee mug on a truck. 'American Red Cross' written on the truck. Soldiers sing at a microphone. Soldiers stand near signboard of canal street watch the parade. On a truck men work on electric poles. Men hoist American flag on 'Shemper field'. Tents in the background. Soldiers watch the parade. An explosion occurs on a truck. A soldier rides a horse followed by a tram.
340th bomb group bombs over towns and crossroads; an important junction of supply roads in Corleto Perticara, Italy. 340th bomb group hits bombs over target area. Aerial view of bomb explosions in Corleto Perticara. Smoke rising over target areas. (World War II period).
340th bomb group raid over Potenza, Italy during World War II. Aerial view of Potenza. Bomb bay doors open on U.S. Army Air Forces aircraft and bombs are released and descend toward target at Potenza. View of American Mitchell B-25 bomber "Snow White II" landing after a mission. U.S. Army crew repositions the B-25 bomber in front of a German revetment wall. (World War II period).
Allied prisoners of war return home in England during World War II. Casualties are brought on stretchers at at railroad station. They board hospital train at rail station. British give cigarettes to wounded soldiers. Soldiers with their belongings board train. Several hold up hands with the "V" for victory symbol.
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