Dead and dying German soldiers, killed by Czech civilians, are seen on roads and fields in Pilsen,Czechoslovakia, a month before the end of World War II in Europe, after the city's liberation by Allied forces. A couple of the soldiers are still alive and moving. Bucolic Czech countryside seen. American soldiers and Czech civilians moving about on roads. Several surviving German soldiers sits on a fence in a field for processing as Prisoners of War (POWs) by the American soldiers. Wounded and dead German soldiers are transported on hoods of American jeeps. A Czech civilian man turns over a dead German soldier's body to identify it, and writes a notation on a pad.
German soldiers taken by the U.S. Army as prisoners of war in Pilsen,Czechoslovakia, during World War 2. German soldiers, who have surrendered, assembled in a group on hillside near a road. An American M4 Sherman tank passes on the road. The prisoners turn to watch it. More Shermans plus a small bulldozer and a jeep are seen on the road. The prisoners begin moving under direction of an American soldier, as citizens watch from the opposite side of the road. View of oncoming German prisoners walking toward the camera. They march around the camera as they proceed. Several persons in civilian clothes are among the prisoners. Sherman tanks continue passing on the road. Some German POWs are ambulatory wounded and many are young boy soldiers.
A contingent of Armed Axis troops, led by an officer, marches West through Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, intending to surrender to U.S. and UK forces of the Western Allies during final days of World War 2. A long line of German soldiers follows, some in horse-drawn wagons, and similar conveyances. Among the troops are some from Russia in German uniforms. Some of the surrendering German troops appear to be young boy soldiers.
Activities on the Victory in Europe Day, World War II at an American airfield in Germany. The Administration buildings at the American airfield in Germany. Men sit and listen to Commanding Officer (CO) on Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). Men seated on grass. Officer speaks on phone. Air force personnel standing at the back. The Commanding Officer speaks over phone. Signboard reads "Spearshaft C P" in the background. Men disperse. CO talks to men over phone.
Activities at an American airfield in Germany after the end of World War II. United States Army Air Forces P-51's Mustang fighter aircraft takes off from the airfield. Other aircraft parked on the airfield. Personnel pay homage to soldiers lost in war. Young officer and pilots stand.
Activities of the men at an American airfield in Germany during World War II. Men sit around the camouflaged building used as a CI Club. Men sit around as they drink and chat. Some men smoke. Red headed pilot talks. Man reads Country Gentleman magazine.
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