World War, 1939-1945

Unites States soldiers in a Fourth of July celebration in the square of the Adolf Hitler Barracks in Berlin, Germany. American troops are marching out of the square with the military band after the United States flag has been raised next to the Russian flag above the barracks in the background.

Lines and crowds of people waiting for transportation to the outlying sections of Berlin, Germany. Buildings on both sides of the street illustrate the damage done by Allied bombing. All people are unidentified.

Room in the center of the Reich Chancellery that served as Adolf Hitler's office in Berlin, Germany. On the left an overturned desk can be seen. Three unidentified American soldiers can be seen viewing the wreckage.

A view of unidentified men pulling carts along the Hauptstrasse in Berlin, Germany, passing the bombed-out buildings along the sides of the street.

A view of unidentified women cleaning away the wreckage of bombed buildings on the Hauptstrasse in Berlin, Germany, (near the city center) by bucket line.

A view of the hall inside the Reich Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, showing the damage done by the Allies.

A view of a 48 gun salute by a group of M8, self propelled guns of the Second Armored Division for a Fourth of July celebration. Taken in the square of the Adolf Hitler Barracks in Berlin, Germany, previously known as the Kaiser Wilhelm Cadet School. As this salute was being fired, the American flag was being raised alongside the Russian flag over the barracks to signify the official entry of American troops to the city.

A view of the ruins of two Reich Chancellery buildings on Wilhelm Platz in Berlin, Germany. On the left is the Vice Chancellery used by Franz von Papen and on the right is the Chancellery where Adolf Hitler had his offices.

A view of one of the modes of transportation in Berlin, Germany: men pulling a wagon loaded with materials for the repair of bombed out buildings. There are few motor vehicles and very few horses.

General view of a room in the Reich Chancellery where Adolf Hitler used to receive distinguished guests, showing the damage done by the Allies. Seated at the center is a Russian soldier acting as a guard and guide.