VE Day, Germany

Identifier
irn1001350
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2000.620.1
  • RG-60.3328
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Silent
Source
EHRI Partner

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Scope and Content

VE Day in Heidelberg, Germany. 6th Army Group and 1st Tactical Air Force at mass on VE Day. INT, cathedral, priest making the sign of the cross, celebrating mass. Germans gathered outside of cathedral watching soldiers and officers leaving service. Gen. Robert Morris Webster and Gen. Ned Sohramm leaving cathedral, walking to their cars. Webster and Sohramm entering cathedral, followed by officers and enlisted men of the 6th Army Group and 1st Tactical Air Force. Servicemen presenting arms, marching, and parade rest. Germans watching parade. INT of cathedral with group standing as prayer is read; parade marching out of cathedral.

Note(s)

  • AAFCFS caption sheet available at NARA. See Story 3329, Film ID 2264 for duplicate reel.

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