End of World War 1. A few scenes show British troops returning to London, amid celebrations after Armistice. Much more extensive scenes show German soldiers returning to Berlin. A huge crowd gathers on a street. Civilians cheer and celebrate. Men march with flags. Buildings in the background. German soldiers drive horse-drawn wagons. Statues and monuments in the background. A young woman conducts German soldiers singing. German soldiers ride horses.
Major Otto Remer,Commander of the Berlin Guard Regiment, who prevented plotters from succeeding in bid to overthrow Hitler in World War 2. (Following the 20th July, 1944 bomb Plot, Hitler personally telephoned and ordered him to take charge of all troops in Berlin and apprehend conspirators.) Major Remer inspects his regiment, drawn up in formation, and then addresses them, emphasizing the Unity of the Nazi party and the German Army. His Regiment then parades past, as he reviews them.
A parade of Policemen on the streets of Berlin. Slate early in clip reads, "Die Polizei - unfer Schutzer und helfer." Policemen on horseback carrying German eagle flag lead the march along with several policemen playing trumpets. The policemen wear a variety of ornate uniforms across varying ranks and functions. Following the leadership, a police band marches carrying a variety of instruments, in turn followed by policemen on foot. Large crowd of civilians gather to witness the march. The citizens are reserved; not boisterous. A policeman on horseback carries a cup close to parade watchers so they can contribute money to the police force. He crosses from one side to the other of the parade route. Police with dogs (K-9 or canine unit) parade on roads. The troops march past the Brandenburg Gate; the Quadriga visible atop. Ambient sound of the parade in the background.
Construction of the Berlin Wall underway in between East Berlin and West Berlin. East German workers building the wall. Citizens wave to loved ones across the blockade. A man looks out his window at the Berlin Wall. Boarded up buildings on the line of the Berlin Wall. Pillboxes where East German forces watch for escape attempts. Wreaths and flowers setup in memorial to people who have died trying to cross the Berlin wall blockade. View of the bullet-riddled Brandenburg Gate, still heavily damaged from World War II.
During Nuremberg trial Chief Prosecutor of France Francious De Monthon concludes counts 3 and 4 and describes from memoranda of Fritz Sauckel Nazi policy of forced labor. Captives used as labor and later on killed by the Nazis.
During Nuremberg trial attorneys of Nazi leaders defend them. Nazi leaders Kaltenbrunner and others testify. Prosecution asks questions. Rosenberg, Kietel, Reader, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Goring. Walther Funk and Schirach make final statements.
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