Excerpts from 24 August, 1945 (World War II) military commission tribunal in Dachau. Swearing in of translator and charges read against Franz Strasser for: "Violation of the Laws and Usages of War. In that on or about 9 December 1944, FRANZ STRASSER, Kreisleiter of Kreis Kaplitz, an Austrian National, did at or near Kaplitz, Czechoslovakia, wrongfully and unlawfully kill an American airman, whose name, rank and serial number are unknown, [by shooting him with a machine pistol]. Strasser replies with a plea of not guilty. Next scene shows entry of German civilian truck driver, Josef Pusch, who is sworn in and provides testimony about the incident. Pusch describes the events of the shooting of the American prisoners by Strasser. United States flag and judges on raised platform. U.S. officials, defendants and civilians in the court room. Shows hearing as it begins. The Nazi commandant seated with other officials. The German civilian is questioned by an interpreter. German civilian Pusch identifies Strasser. Pusch gives his account to the tribunal about the shooting of the American flyers.
Audio only. Nazi war leaders on trial in Nuremberg Germany. Coverage on how the charges will be grouped. The speaker focuses on three major issues: international situations and aspirations for expansion of Germany between 1943-1945; conquering of Austria and Czechoslovakia, and improvement of military and political positions.
Czech Army parade in Prague, Czechoslovakia. A sign on a building reads : 'Koruna'. Civilians watch parade from windows of the building. Czech soldiers in jeeps pass along the streets. Civilians standing on either side of the road. Czech soldiers on Russian tanks and U.S. lend-lease trucks pass along the streets during parade. A group of civilians sitting in balcony and waving. Cheering crowds watch the parade. Former President of Czechoslovakia Eduard Benes on review stand with other dignitaries and officers. (World War II period).
Internees at a concentration camp in Buchenwald, Germany. Victor Herskovics, a Jewish teacher of German language and history from Prague, Czechoslovakia interviewed at Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany. He tells how he was badly treated in prisons and concentration camps after the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. (World War II period).
Internees at a concentration camp in Buchenwald, Germany. Victor Herskovics, a Jewish teacher of German language and history from Czechoslovakia interviewed at Buchenwald concentration camp, Germany. He talks about how he was badly treated in prisons and concentration camps after the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. He states that he is the only person alive from his family. He thanks the American Army for liberating him from the concentration camp in Buchenwald. (World War II period).
U.S. 4th Armored Division in Czechoslovakia during World War 2. Civilians gather on a street in the town of Susice. . Buildings in the area. Soldiers aboard military vehicles passing on the street of The civilians cheer. A high altitude view of the area.
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