Victory in Europe Day during World War II. A group of French nurses and patients (many appear to be recuperating, wounded soldiers) seated at a hospital in Paris, France. They jump with joy as they hear the news of Allied victory in Europe during World War II.
British ships seized by Germany on high seas. View of the English Steamer "Yarrowdale," with cargo of ammunition (5,800 tons) and 100 new trucks. (Note: This ship was later taken to Swinemünde by Lieutenant D.R. Badewitz.) Yarrowdale's occupants are seen crowding her deck. The English Steamer, "St.Theodore," carrying 7366 tons of coal for the Italians, is halted and is commanded to follow the SMS Möwe. (Note: The Germans later refitted this ship as the auxiliary Steamer, "Geier.") View from the Cruiser Moewe, as the St. Theodore follows in fairly rough seas. To ease congestion on the SMS Möwe, British "prisoners" are transferred to the Yarrowdale for the journey. View of them on deck, including three African American crewmen. View of three British ships' captains on board. Group of British "prisoners" rowing to the Yarrowdale, to be take aboard.
American destroyer underway in heavy seas, Atlantic. The U.S. fleet of battleships including USS Mississippi, USS New Mexico and other battleships underway in formation. The fleet practices battle formations.
The destroyer USS Schenck (DD-159) escorts a camouflaged freighter in heavy seas, Atlantic. The camouflaged freighter moves beside DD-159. U.S. fleet of battleships including USS Mississippi, USS New Mexico and other battleships underway in formation.
Crew on deck of a vessel underway in heavy seas, Atlantic. Aircraft passes in the sky. U.S. fleet of battleships including USS Mississippi, USS New Mexico and other battleships underway in formation at a distance. The battleship signals each other using blinkers. View of the stern section of the ship. Crew members on the stern and deck sections. Heavy turbulence in the sea.
Housing facilities of African American citizens in Calhoun, Alabama. Exteriors of new wooden house under construction. Looking inside the hut from the door. Exteriors of the house from a different angle.
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