American troops take time out during advance into Germany during World War 2. Sign erected by American soldiers, in a field in Germany, reads: "Rhine Rodeo." What appears to be a sign for highway "112" is behind and an artillery piece sits in field in background. Two U.S. soldiers in top hats laugh as they watch others, who appear to be experienced cowboys, take turns in bronco busting and other rodeo events. Local German civilians and youth watch events from the side of the field. U.S. troops seen moving on further into Germany.
American Troops occupying Germany in 1945, near the end of World War II in Europe. Ruins of German cities. White flags displayed from windows. German civilians distraught over destruction of their homes and towns. Towns ablaze in the night with ambulances passing through. Scenes of utter destruction in Basel, and Wurtzburg. Destruction of Essen, Germany, including the Krupp munitions works. German ME-109 plane by the roadside.A truck passes by. Abandoned Marder II Panzerjaeger in the woods. Bombed columns of German soldiers, with equipment and dead German soldiers along roadways. Massive groups of German soldiers surrendering under guard of Allied forces.
Colonel Amen questions Alois Hoellriegel during Nuremberg Trial after World War 2 in Nuremberg, Germany. A court room scene. Men sit at tables with documents and papers. Alois Hoellriegel, stands near the witness box. He takes oath and then sits in the witness box. A guard stands behind him. Colonel Amen stands at a dais and questions Alois. Men wearing head sets sit in the court room. A translator translates the questions in German. Alois speaks on microphone. He tells of his service in Mathausen concentration camp and visits paid to the camp by Kaltenbrunner and Von Shirack. Colonel Amen asks him if he could recognize Von Shirak in the room. He looks around the room and nods his head in affirmation. Colonel Amen moves to a men, converse and comes back to the dais.
Lt Virgil P. Lary, former soldier Carl Daub, and Mr. Morris Blowitz during the Malmedy war crime trials in Germany. Lt Virgil Lary tells how he and fifteen of his men made a break after witnessing the massacre of approximately one hundred U.S. soldiers (the Malmedy Massacre). Former soldier Carl Daub questioned about his background. Daub points out location on a map where he and his group were captured. Morris Blowitz questions Daub on how he surrendered and if he saw the German vehicles fire on the Americans.
The 7th Egyptian battalion departs for Sudan from Cairo, Egypt. Soldiers greet by waving to people standing over platform. People watch soldiers depart. War Minister poses with officers ready to leave for Sudan service.
Slate photographed at Grottaglie, Italy where the U.S. Army Air Forces 321st Bombardment Group is based, in September, 1943, during World War 2. View of a 321st Bomb Group B-25 bomber in flight over a River in Italy. A string of bombs dropping from the B-25. View of the Volturno River below and bombs striking roads, buildings, and a bridge over the river in the vicinity of Capua, Italy.
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