Italian troops marching 8 abreast in formation, along a road in Italy. They wear field uniforms, including Lippmann helmets (copy of the Ardrian helmet), but no visible weapons or bedrolls. A partially collapsed steel bridge being examined by Italian officials. Contingent of armed Italian troops in battle gear, make their way up a steep slope in woods with snow on the ground. Scene shifts to Italian soldiers escorting large number of German prisoners of war out of a town (in background).
Native troops under Italian officers control African colonies of Italy located in Africa (location unspecified, by likely Libya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, or Somalia). African soldiers move with animals and belongings. Native troops arrive on horses carrying rifles. Troops advance in army vehicles. They wave as they pass by.
People celebrate as war ends in Europe. Huge crowd gathered on street for Victory in Europe day (or V-E Day). People enter an American Church. Clergy leading worship service inside a church. American citizens in pews participate in prayer and worship. United States President Harry Truman speaks, announcing that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations. View of U.S. Army and Soviet Army forces meeting at River Elbe near end of World War 2. German Army representative signs surrender document at the Allied Mediterranean Headquarters in Italy. U.S. Army General W.D. Morgan signs on behalf of General Alexander for the Allies. The American flag hoisted in front of a large Nazi Swastika symbol on top of the Nazi Party rally grounds in Nuremberg Germany (Zeppelinfeld). A dead German soldier seen on the ground nearby just before the flag is shown being raised. American forces than detonate an explosion to destroy the Nazi swastika emblem.
Italian girls work at a factory in Italy. They pack the Allied propaganda leaflets for distribution by artillery and aircraft in air drops. They wrap the leaflets and place them in shells. Bundles of wrapped leaflets on table.
Boats docked at a port in a town, Italy. Eva Braun's sister, Gretl, and her mother swim in the surf.
As film begins, Benito Mussolini accompanied by King Victor Emmanuel and an entourage of Italian officials, walks along the platform of a train station, newly constructed for a visit to Rome, by Adolf Hitler and 500 of his party officials. A large honor guard of Italian soldiers stands on the train platform. A train pulls into the station and stops. Photographers and reporters scramble ahead of Adolf Hitler and his entourage as they exit the train and walk along the platform. Closer view of Adolf Hitler giving relaxed Nazi salute. Another view of the special Italian honor guard. Scene shifts to a number of cars carrying the visiting Germans, in a motorcade, proceeding along a street in Rome. Both sides of the roadway are filled with welcoming Italian people. View from the rear as the motorcade approaches the Quirinal Palace. Scene shifts suddenly to the interior of the palace, where Mussolini greets Hitler. Next, Mussolini is seen conversing with his son-in-law, Gian Galeazzo Ciano, who serves as Italy's Foreign Minister. Hitler then enters the room accompanied by Mussolini and Galeazzo Ciano. Various views of the Italian and German officials conversing, including an extensive discussion between Mussolini and Joachim von Ribbentrop. More views of discussions involving them and Galeazzo Ciano. Adolf Hitler in discussions with Mussolini, Galeazzo Ciano and von Ribbentrop,
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