The damaged statue of Friedrich I in Berlin, Germany after World War II. The damaged statue of Friedrich I in Charlottenburg. A lamppost seen in foreground. Buildings in the background.
Bomb damage in Berlin, Germany after World War II. Rubble and pieces of destroyed buildings in the diplomatic section near Brandenburg Gate. The damaged buildings in the background.
Activities of German civilians in Germany after World War II. American troops aboard a ship underway at sea. U.S. soldiers read,write letters,relax and play cards. Three soldiers discuss the amount of money spent on Germany and its black market. Damaged ships docked in a harbor. German civilians walk along streets. Damaged buildings in the background. German women cut trees for fuel. Woman cooks food and family members eat. Poor civilians stand in bread lines on streets. Civilians stop and watch at store windows on streets. Models pose in different outfits at a fashion show. Black market dealers and ex Nazi party members attend the show. Woman purchases an expensive hat. View of beautiful houses maintained by former Nazi party members. Black marketer sells soap and coffee to a housewife.
French officers in Germany after World War II. Animated map focuses on French Zone of Germany. German countryside: Potsdam streets. Marshal of France Alphonse Pierre Juin and staff at a conference. German prisoners march out of courtyard and stand alongside their cells. French officers inspect the area.
The U.S. Army rehearses for war in Chicago, Illinois. An aircraft in flight. Soldiers fire artillery and advance on a field. Antiaircraft guns fire at diving aircraft. Soldiers fire machine guns. Tanks advance on a field.
U.S. marines engage Japanese during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II. Members of United States 2nd Marine Division walk up gangplanks, in full battle gear, and board ships. Convoy of ships underway in the Pacific Ocean, with weapons on deck visible. Fighter escort aircraft from U.S. aircraft carriers fly in formation over the convoy. A U.S. destroyer pulls alongside to deliver sealed orders on a line stretched between the two vessels. Officer briefs the Marines with a relief map on deck of ship. Marines load ammunition in belts for machine guns. They check and fire weapons. They exercise to relieve tension. Navy and coast guard assault boat coxwains receive last minute instructions from an officer. Chaplain conducts religious services for the Marines before the invasion day. Boats loaded with marines proceed toward the shore. Explosions occur. Aircraft in flight as they strafe and drop bombs on Japanese shore installations. American assault boats approach the beach. Heavy Japanese firing destroys several U.S. assault boats. Marines find some shelter behind a pier extending into the water. Marines are held down by heavy Japanese fire. They suffer heavy casualties and administer aid to wounded.
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