A Heinkel He-111, the primary Luftwaffe medium bomber, parked on a grass field in Germany during World War II. A Military Police officer stands guard under the aircraft's left propeller. Tail assembly showing Nazi Swastika. Marking on plane shows aircraft number 'He111/5490' . Several parked USAAF Douglas C-47 Skytrains or Dakotas unloading supplies. C-47s landing and taking off.
'First architect of the Third Reich' Doctor Albert Speer addresses German workers. A large crowd of workers surround the Doctor. Policemen next to Dr Speer. Workers in overalls listen to his speech.
Smoke from explosions and bombardment in Rome during World War II. Destroyed buildings and ruins in the streets. A church with damaged façade and statues. A large crowd gathered at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00100 Roma RM, Italy) in Rome. Pope Pius XII seen near a car surrounded by the crowd. Policemen keep a vigil. Motorists and cyclists rush through the streets. A church bell tolls in the Vatican. The Pope greets the waiting crowd from his balcony. The crowd cheers for Pope Pius XII.
A motorcycle race begins in Bucharest. A large crowd gathered to witness the event. Competitors on their motorcycles on the race track. Policemen control the crowd. Crowd cheers. The winner crosses the finish line. Man waves the chequered flag. The crowd applauds. A guest hugs and awards the winner.
A race among café waiters on the Paseo de la Castellana Avenue, Madrid, Spain. Many Spanish waiters stand in lines. Each waiter holds a tray with a bottle and glass. An official inspects the trays. The race begins. Waiters rush forward with their trays. A crowd moves along with the competitors on the streets. Policemen among the crowd. The winners cross the finish line. Officials inspect the glasses at the end of the race. The winner poses amongst the crowd. (WWII period)
Rennes in Brittany falls to Allied troops. Civilians in the streets. Military vehicles pass by. Forces of U.S. General George S Patton liberate the city from Germans. U.S. soldiers in trucks and jeeps as the crowd welcomes them. French policemen among the crowd. U.S. paratroopers freed by the Germans are welcomed back. The troops are greeted and kissed by French women. (World War II period).
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