Allied Generals meet in Ludwigslust, Germany at end of World War 2, in Europe. Formations of British and U.S. troops pass in review. Russian, U.S. and British Generals review the troops. U.S. Army Major General James M. Gavin, Commanding General ( CG ) of the 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Major General Matthew B. Ridgway CG 82nd ABN, Lieutenant General Miles Dempsey Commanding General British 2nd Army and Soviet Colonel-General Ivan Tikhonovich Grishin, Commanding General 49th Soviet Army, at the reviewing stand.
U.S. Secretary of the Army Wilber M. Brucker in Waldsassen, Germany. He visits the border site. Sec Brucker and other officials watching the demonstration at border. Secretary Brucker looking at a police dog being held by a German soldier. A sketch of what is being observed on a board. Helicopter arrives with the secretary. Secretary Brucker and other officers watch the demonstration.
Sergeant Elvis Presley being interviewed in Friedberg, Germany. Cars arriving at the U.S. Army Ray barracks. A Volkswagen bus and Citroen are seen in front of building where press is gathered. Motion picture camera magazines and cameras labeled "CBS News" are carried into building by newsmen. Reporters gather around Elvis to interview him. Elvis Presley who served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and is now being released from the service. When asked about his experiences in the Army, Elvis notes that, "it is good to rough it, and put yourself to the test."
The Fasching parade in Munich, Germany. People gather in a large number on a street. Buildings along the sides of the street. American Army band participates in the gala parade. People watch the celebration from the buildings. Crowds line street as marchers, floats and bands parade. People cheering.
Russian and American officers and forces meet in Germany during World War II. An event sometimes referred to as East Meets West. U.S. Major General Emil F. Reinhardt, Commander of the U.S. 69th Infantry Division and Russian officer Major General Rusakov, Commander of the 58th Guard Division meet. They shake hands. Other officials and soldiers standing with them. U.S. and Russian flags flying on the flag pole in the background. Soldiers and officials seated aboard a tank as it rolls. They come out of the tank.
Allied soldiers of the US, Britain, and the Soviet Union meet togeher, having converged on Torgau Germany near the end of World War II. Soldiers walk with a girl. Soldiers seated on ground and adjust their camera. British, Russian and U.S. flags on display. Russian girls just released from captivity talk and smile with Russian soldiers who proudly display their medals. Bridge over the Elbe river in the background. U.S. Army Major General Emil F. Reinhardt, Commanding General of the 69th Division, shakes hands with his Russian counterpart, Major General Vladimir V. Rusakov, Commanding Officer of the 58th Guards Division.
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