Nazi German administration organized an ice show for the war weary populace in the Berlin Sports Palace or Sportpalast (Ehemaliger Standort Sportpalast Berlin, Potsdamer Str. 172B, 10783 Berlin, Germany) in World War II. A woman ice skater is seen figure skating on the large ice rink of the Berliner Sportpalast. The stadium is roofless from bomb Allied bombing since January 1944. The narrator calls it "burned out." The steel skeleton of the roof supports is visible. The stadium seating is filled with spectators dressed in warm clothing. Some also use blankets. The audience includes many German soldiers in uniform, on whom the camera focuses during the film. German figure skater Lydia Veicht performs some spins to complete her performance, as the audience applauds enthusiastically. The audience clapping their hands. A man and woman perform next, dancing together on the ice. Finally, a troupe of women skaters perform on ice.
American soldiers of the 104th Infantry Division, 104th Reconnaissance Troop, drive along a road, deep in Gernamy, near the end of World War 2 in Europe. According to signposts, they are 3 Km from Bennstedt and 11Km from Halle, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. An M18 Hellcat tank destroyer follows behind the jeeps, carrying 4 soldiers atop its turret. Another behind it carries 6 soldiers on it.
Captured Nazi German prisoners-of-war are being made to march with their hands raised on the streets of Halle, Germany by United States soldiers after the liberation of Halle, Germany during World War 2. German soldier, wearing round glasses, marches with his hands raised.
A United States soldier on tank uses binoculars to observe surroundings in Halle, Germany during World War 2. A United States soldier takes out ammunition from his pocket and loads his rifle in front of fence in Halle, Germany.
United States soldier cooks scrambled eggs using his G.I. pocket stove (Coleman Model 530) in Halle, Germany during World War 2. Closer view of soldier serving scrambled eggs from pan to small metal dish, beside the dish is the G.I. pocket stove, a Coleman Model 530. United States Soldier eats scrambled eggs as he sits near fence in Halle, Germany.
German prisoners-of-war are marched through Halle, Germany by United States infantrymen during World War 2. American tank parked alongside marching prisoners. Some prisoners wear civilian clothes.
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