Evidence collected for Russelsheim Case

Identifier
irn1002358
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2001.358.1
  • RG-60.2932
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Silent
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EHRI Partner

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Russelsheim Case, Russelsheim, Germany, July 21, 1945. LS, Frankfurterstrasse. Pan, Arc Hotel, where accused are billeted. Pan, from Frankfurterstrasse to Tannusstrasse. SEQ: US soldier walks route taken by American fliers. The solder points out where they were beaten, stoned, and finally died. LS, cemetery, sign in FG: "Bensheim American Military Cemetery." SEQ: men and women accused of murdering the fliers coming out of courthouse in Darmstadt and boarding truck under MP guard. CUs, still photographs showing civilians digging up the bodies. Three sketches showing wounds that killed the men. INT scenes, courtroom of the Military Commission including Brig. Gen. Davidson and the accused during session at Darmstadt. (very badly underexposed) Military Committee led by Gen. Davidson visits the scene of the crime.

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