Nuremberg stadium, swastika blown up by US troops

Identifier
irn1001506
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1992.259.1
  • RG-60.0465
Dates
1 Jan 1945 - 31 Dec 1945
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • English
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

  • United News Company (Producer)
  • United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Motion Picture Reference

Scope and Content

US and Russian troops meet at the Elbe. Shows General Emil Reinhardt. Shows scenes of Nazi headquarters in Nuremberg. Huge US flag is raised over the giant swastika atop the Nuremberg stadium. Swastika is later blown up - the actual explosion and flying debris.

Subjects

  • EXPLOSIONS
  • SWASTIKAS
  • SOLDIERS/MILITARY (AMERICAN)
  • GERMANY
  • STADIUMS
  • UNITED STATES
  • NAZI OFFICIALS
  • SOLDIERS/MILITARY (SOVIET)

Places

  • Elbe River, Germany
  • Nuremberg, Germany

Genre

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