American and Russian military officials meeting at Torgau Germany at close of World War II in Europe; an event sometimes referred to as East Meets West. Forces of U.S. Major General Emil F. Reinhardt, Commander of the U.S. 69th Infantry Division and Russian officer Major General Rusakov, Commander of the 58th Guard Division meet. Officers stand in front of a building damaged due to bombing. They shake hands and talk to each other.
American and Russian military officials meeting at Torgau, Germany at close of World War II. Officers standing on a huge river-bridge with a map in their hands. Officials read the map and plan their strategies. One Russian officer instructs others.
Allied military in Germany at close of World War II. German officer prisoners step down from a transport plane along with Russian military commanders. Among the prisoners is famous ace General Hans-Ulrich Von Rudel of Germany. All officials board a truck.
Allied military in Germany after World War II. German General Hans-Ulrich Rudel, ace German Air Force Ju-87, Stuka dive bomber pilot, meets American officers. He appears to have lost a leg and walks with crutches in a garden with his aide and American military officials. They sit on chairs and talk. Numerous medals and awards displayed on General Rudel's uniform.
Allied military in Germany after World War II. Historic buildings destabilized in aerial bombing are further destroyed by demolition charge bombing. Demolition charge goes off in a partially damaged building sending its towers to the ground. Smoke arises from the buildings. Other buildings of the street are all damaged by bombing. Street sign board showing "Kaiser Friedrich Ring" (part of the Ringstraße in Wiesbaden.) German civilians, including men, women and children pass by the debris.
Allied military in Germany after World War II. High ranking German prisoners move into a C-47 aircraft. Among the prisoners are German ace General Adolf Galland, ace German Luftwaffe pilot Hans-Ulrich Von Rudel and other officials. Officials smiling and talking with each other. General Von Rudel with one leg (peg on the other) walks using calipers.
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