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U.S.Major General John W. Leonard, Commander of the 9th Armored Division, informs his troops of Germany's capitulation, on VE Day, World War II
Troops of the U.S. 9th Armored Division are assembled at the Schlörplatz in Weiden, Bavaria, to hear from their commanding General, John W. Leonard. Some stand in tanks and other armored vehicles, while others stand at attention. Next scene shows the troops at parade rest. They face an improvised speaker stand with a color guard and the American flag and two unit flags. Behind it is the Gustav von Schlör monument. To the right, a road sign indicates 90 km to Regensburg. View shifts to show backs of the soldiers, with arms and hands in parade rest position, waiting for their Commander. Next, General Leonard is seen standing somewhat below and in front of the colors and color guards. He is in battle gear and appears very relaxed and informal, as he addresses the troops.View, from a distance, shows the large number of troops assembled and listening. More views, including some closeups, of the troops listening. Closeup of some soldiers reacting to the good news, by waving and doffing their helmets. Upon being dismissed, happy troops smile and converse as they disperse. (Note: Vehicles seen include: M16 Halftrack, M4 Sherman, and M36 Tank Destroyer)
U.S. 9th Artillery Division members disperse after their Commander informs them of Germany's surrender on VE Day in World War II
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.)
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.)
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).
Disabled, wounded, and traumatized children in Europe and Japan from the ravages of World War II.
A film titled: 'Seeds of Destiny' on the reconstruction of Europe after World War 2. View of dark storm clouds racing across sky and lightning. Scene of war ravaged cities destroyed in World War 2. A tattered photograph of Hitler and Goering lies on muddy ground. Close-ups of legs and feet of children, some without shoes, wandering amid rubble in muddy streets of bomb-destroyed cities and standing in a soup line to receive food. Close up of a boy receiving food from a ladle at a soup line. Children sit by a fire to war their hands; barefoot children in Europe walk through rubble and debris on the street. Children walking alone in war torn areas. Starved refugee citizens in Japan walk among rubble of bombed buildings. A line of children sitting, unable to stand up due to rickets. Views of boy and girl children suffering from neglect, abuse, and trauma of war. A boy who lost his family shows scar of burn on his leg. Children in a hospital suffering from war injuries, loss of limbs, emotional trauma, mental trauma. A girl bandaged up suffering from grenade wounds. Two young boys play a billiards game and view of camera shows both boys are amputees missing one leg. A child whose growth was stunted by malnutrition and starvation. Young children scavenge for food among trash or refuse. A boy wheels two younger children in a wheelbarrow cart. Pack of children running and playing in rubble and ruins of bombed out buildings. Children begging for food. Neglected young boys standing in the street smoking cigarettes. A young boy smoking a cigar. Groups of sad looking, traumatized boy and girl children. Boys rummage through trash and cans looking for food. Three grave crosses on a hill amidst bomb rubble and destruction.
People scavenging for food after the German destruction in a city in Europe.
A film on the reconstruction of Europe after World War II. Past events show German Chancellor Adolf Hitler addressing the German soldiers for the destruction of the cities. Stone heaps in the city. Rubbled buildings. The ruins of a church. German women with children in a destroyed house. A sign board on the street. A starved child in the bed. Citizens scavenging for food from dustbins. A carriage moves on the street.
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