Scenes from May 8, 1945 in London as England hears news of the surrender by Germany in World War II. Winston Churchill seated at desk and preparing to make a 3:00pm (15:00) radio broadcast about the German surrender. Churchill along with a British Naval officer greeted by Secretaries who clap and cheer as Churchill gets into a car and doffs his hat as he smokes a cigar. The car pulls away. View of Big Ben clock tower in London, showing the time of 3 o'clock pm, (15:00) which was the time of the broadcast by Churchill.
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.
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