U.S. aircraft strike target in the European Theater during World War II. United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) A-26 Invader bomber aircraft in flight over countryside. Smoke column rises from explosions as aircraft drop bombs and strike village.
Victory celebrations and VJ Day in the United States during World War II. The President of the United States Harry S. Truman addresses a gathering and announces the surrender of Japan. In Washington DC: a large crowd of civilians gathered for street parties. A newspaper headline reads 'Japan Surrenders'. In Chicago: a demonstration takes place. In San Francisco: celebrations for the end of the war include a ticker tape parade . People march through streets holding banners. In Seattle: servicemen conduct an outdoor proceeding. In New York: a large crowd of civilians gathered at Times Square to celebrate victory over Japan.
A memorial ceremony at Buchenwald Concentration Camp in Germany during World War II. A military band plays. Camp buildings in the background. Liberated prisoners march during the memorial ceremony for the people killed in the camp. They carry French, Polish and Russian flags. A prisoner places a wreath at the foot of the monument dedicated to victims of Nazi brutality. Children march during the ceremony. A speaker addresses the gathering from a platform during the dedication ceremony. Flags flutter in wind. An effigy of German Chancellor Adolf Hitler hangs in front of the camp buildings.
Buchenwald Concentration Camp in Germany during World War II. A large crowd of German civilians moves in and about the concentration camp. Women weep. An inmate uncovers his feet and shows deterioration of toes due to lack of medical care. Wagons filled with dead bodies of victims. German civilians look at the dead bodies.
Buchenwald Concentration Camp in Germany during World War II. A large crowd of German civilians walks through streets. Trees in the background. A Military Police jeep moves on a street. The civilians arrive at Buchenwald Concentration Camp. Vehicles parked in the camp area. Buildings in the background.
Buchenwald Concentration Camp in Germany during World War II. A large crowd of German civilians gathered at Buchenwald Concentration Camp. Buildings in the background. Women weep.
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