American And Russian Armies Meet At The Elbe River In Germany

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keywords: wwii, european theater, germany, berchtesgaden, eagle's nest, heavy bomber strike, captured german spy, death penalty, firing squad, elbe river, american troops and russian troops meet

Synopsis: Adolph Hitler's Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden is attacked by heavy bombers, a German Spy is executed by firing squad, American and Russian troops meet at the Elbe River in friendship and celebration...(read more)

Date: 1945
Duration: 00:04:17
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Type: Public Domain
Language: English
Location: Germany

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US And Russian Armies Meet At Elbe River

American And Russian Troops Meet At The Elbe River

The false security of Berchtesgaden from where so much of the World's tragedy was planned and directed, was shattered in April by a force of Allied heavy bombers. Arriving at daybreak, they attacked Hitler's notorious mountain hideout and the chalet and valley below, with 12,000 pound bombs - fused for deep penetration. The SS barracks nearby, also received accurate attention.

One among the thousands of German prisoners pouring daily into Allied hands, is Hans, the brother of Joseph Goebbels. He seems embarrassed by his family connections - nervous in his replies. Unlike General Dittmar, famous on the radio as the German military commentator - who surrenders to the Allies at Magdeburg.

The first German spy to tried by the American 7th Army, has received his sentence. Investing himself a soldier in civilian clothes, engaged in sabotage, he meets his swift justice.

And still the Wehrmacht pours in, down the main street of Kalba on the Elba, nearly a thousand of them are led into captivity. Silent and disillusioned, they continue their journey to the prison cages. While the children learn a lesson of war - not taught in German schools.

Meanwhile, the Allies sweep on into what still remains of German-held Germany. Dillingen is reached and captured and left behind on the other side of the Danube. And at Torgau on the Elbe, an American General poses for a Russian cameraman. The moment the World has been awaiting so long, when Ally from West meets Ally from East and the two halves of Germany fall apart. The meeting was achieved on April 26, when a detachment of the American 69th Infantry Division, under Maj. Gen. Reinhardt, was rowed across the Elbe to the Russians assembled on the far bank. American troops get acquainted with their Russian allies and are given a homemade Flag as the Generals from both sides confer. All ranks celebrate this long awaited meeting. There is music and dancing. Russian WACS and American women war correspondents dance with "Joe" and "Ivan". While one and all toast the unity that has brought them so far to Victory and will carry them still further to a lasting Peace.