Defeated German soldiers and German citizens prepare to cross damaged Tangermünde bridge over River Elbe in Germany at end of World War II. They are fleeing westward away from the advancing Soviet forces (fearing Soviet retribution more than being in American or British controlled areas of Germany). A board reads 'American 102th Division greets the fighters of Russia'. It is signed by the 405th Infantry regiment and stands ready to greet the Soviet forces who have not yet arrived. Surrendered and defeated German soldiers and civilians prepare to cross the damaged Tangermunde Bridge.
Soldiers watch an American football game and cheer participants in Marseilles, France. Soldiers stand and cheer. They run in stadium. Motorcycle races in stadium. Spectators in stadium watch race and cheer participants. Game is played. U.S. General John P Ratay watch the match. Game in progress. Several band parade on field at half time. Players during the game in the stadium. (World War II period).
Trophy presented to the winner of a football game in Marseilles, France. U.S. General John P Ratay comes to stadium with officers. He gives trophy to winner. Aerial view of the stadium. Plane in flight over the stadium.
Soldiers watch a football match and cheer participants in Marseilles, France. Several bands parade on field with the U.S. flag. The game is played in stadium. Soldiers in audience. Large crowd of spectators watch the game. Game in progress. L-4 plane in flight over the stadium drops ball for start of game. Players during the game. (World War II period).
Activities of RAF (Royal Air Force), air arm of the British Armed Forces in England. RAF (Royal Air Force) pilot and crew put on flight clothing and gear while standing in front of a parked bomber aircraft on a sunny day. One of the crew smokes a cigarette. The British crew put on flight overalls and other gear before a bombing mission in World War II.
Activities of RAF (Royal Air Force), air arm of the British Armed Forces in England. Turret gunner cleans bubble. Turret gunner climbs into cockpit and revolves turret. Turret gunner seats himself and adjusts guns etc. Tail gunner polishes plexiglass canopy on tail.
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