German prisoners of war march in Austria at the end of World War 2, in Europe. They march in loose formation in the roadway, over the Nibelungen Bridge (Nibelungenbrücke, 4020 Linz, Austria), in Linz. Several women bring up the rear of the formation. Some German civilians are seen, carrying belongings, going the opposite direction, on a sidewalk on the other side of the bridge. The Danube River is in the background. The formation of surrendering German soldiers turns at end of the bridge and proceeds through the town. A convoy of trucks in the background. American soldiers follow the formation and others are seen along their path. Civilians watch as they pass.
Opening scene shows local citizens as they stand in the main square (Hauptplatz) of Linz, Austria, watching surrendered German troops depart at the end of world War 2. The troops climb over barriers at the base of the Trinity Column (Dreifaltigkeitssäule) and march in loose formation out of the city. A group of American troops watch from atop an M10 tank destroyer. View through a building archway as the German soldiers march past. The long column continues along a road looking down on the Danube River. Another view shows two U.S. soldiers with slinged rifles strolling at the head of the column. The departing German soldiers are all disarmed and carry their personal kit and gear. A group of German officers pass the camera, and one takes particular notice of the filming. A Sherman tank passes going in the opposite direction. A civilian man, carrying a brief case walks past the departing troops. (Note: Today, the Trinity Column looks different than in this film. In 1943 all removable statues and parts were taken from the column and safely stored in central cellars on Kapuzinerstrasse. They were recovered in 1945 and restored to the column, along with other changes, that were completed in December, 1947.)
German occupation of Austria, known as the Anschluss. An animated map shows Germany and bordering countries. Newspaper headlines of 'Berliner Illustrierte Nachtausgabe'. German troops march. Civilians give Nazi salutes. A man holds a Nazi flag. An official in a balcony. German troops on horses pass along Passau Bridge over the Danube River. German troops are greeted by cheering Austrian civilians. German Chancellor Adolf Hitler rides in a motorcade and waves at people in Vienna as his motorcade passes along the streets of the city. Sign reads 'Wien' (Austria). A large crowd gathers at the Heldenplatz (Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna). Hitler exits the car and addresses the large crowd from a balcony. A woman looks through binoculars. Crowd watches Hitler's speech.
Panoramic views and monuments of Budapest, Hungary. The Liberty Statue (Szabadság-szobor, 1118 Budapest, Gellérthegy) on the Gellért Hill in Budapest, Hungary. Rising sun in the background. Sun rays falling on Danube River. Industrial smoke pollution being emitted from stacks. Workers arrive at factory.
Panoramic views and monuments of Budapest, Hungary during Soviet occupation. Budapest Statue overlooking the city. Szechenyi Chain Bridge (Budapest, Széchenyi Lánchíd, 1051 Hungary) over the Danube River. Various buildings in the city. Traffic along a street. Millennium monument of Budapest (Budapest, Hősök tere, 1146 Hungary). Various statues including Budapest War Statue, St Stephen Statue at Heroes' Square or Hősök tere. Parliament Building of Budapest (Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary). The II. Rakoczi Ferenc equestrian statue (II. Rakoczi Ferenc equestrian statue, Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 11, 1055 Hungary) in front of the Hungarian Parliament building.
Conditions in Budapest, Hungary during Soviet occupation. Exteriors of Budapest Opera House (Magyar Állami Operaház Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061 Hungary). Statue of Franz Liszt outside the building. Sign reads 'Square SZTALIN'. Hungarian women around children in prams. Molotov Street in Budapest. A small bomber sits on top of a Soviet pillar monument near the Danube River. Two young girls sitting at a pillar monument in Budapest.
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