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. Corpses piled up in a Nazi concentration camp in Europe, victims of Nazi atrocities. Ropes, cords, and whip that had been used for torture of atrocity victims are seen hanging on a wall. Bodies of children dead following attacks by Japan. View of crematorium ovens in a Nazi camp, with bones in doorway of an open oven door. Bones piled up in a concentration camp. A crucifix of Christ standing amidst church ruins. Hitler youth seen playing drums at a Hitler youth rally. Close up of Adolf Hitler giving hail sign to a group. Close-up of uniform of a German Nazi officer and uniform of an Imperial Japanese officer. Image of German General Gerd von Rundstedt and slate on screen displaying some of his words spoken at the beginning of World War 2, advocating for mass destruction of Germany's enemies and systematic malnutrition and starvation of the oppostion. Views of starved infant and toddler age children in hospital beds under care of physicians following rescue and liberation. Several of the infants are crying.
Reconstruction of Europe after World War II. In Axis countries like Germany, children who suffered through war in Europe are seen gathered together on the street, many German boys and girls looking sad and hungry. Rubble of destroyed houses and buildings. Citizens walk through debris. Group of children lick metal pans laying on the ground and scavenge for food in a pile. Other people living in poverty are seen scavenging for food in trash cans and dust bins. A woman scrapes a trash can with a spoon and eats while a boy looks on. A riot and mayhem among citizens seeking relief and food. Faces of upset citizens, with many looking scared, sad, and angry. Sick, starved infant child lying in bed.
The 5th United States Army in Saint Leonhard, Italy during World War II. Sign Board reads 'Saint Leonhard'. 5th United States Army jeep crosses a bridge. Scenic view of houses in the valley. Soldiers speak with Italian children. Officer shakes hands with soldier. Officer takes a look at the stolen art paintings from Florence by Nazi Germany. Name on the painting reads 'Robens Pietro Paolo'.
The 5th United States Army in St. Leonhard in Passeier, South Tyrol, Italy during World War II. Officer views various art paintings from the Uffizi Museum in Florence that were stolen by Nazi Germany. He points at a boy in one of the paintings. He takes a closer look at a painting of Jesus Christ on the cross. 'Andrea D Angolo' written beneath a work of art. “Venus” by Lorenzo di Credi. Paintings of Adam and Eve by Lucas Cranach the Elder.
Nazi concentration camps in Germany during World War II. United States Lieutenant Colonel George Stevens reads the affidavit which attest to authenticity of the scenes in the film on Nazi Concentration Camps. United States Navy Lieutenant E. R. Kellogg reads the affidavit and certifies the motion picture on Nazi concentration camps.
United States aircraft bomb enemy targets on the ground in the European Theater during World War II. Aerial view of a factory. Explosions on buildings due to bombing. Smoke rises from the bombing. View of the factory buildings. (Possibly Duren, Germany)
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