Rheims - unconditional surrender signed - 1945 | Movietone Moment | 7 May 2021

On this day in 1945, the unconditional surrender of all German forces was signed at Rheims, France. Here is a British Movietone Report covering the event. General Eisenhower’s battle headquarters at Rheims was the setting for Germany’s unconditional surrender. The ceremony was brief and a am capitulation of Germany was completed. Cut story - KS. GV Ville de Rheims. Delegates enter the building. Shot from inside, German prisoners trudging past outside. Interior shots, delegates seated at the table, for positions see attached. CU Lt General Bedell-Smith (US Army). Next to him is seated Admiral Burrough, & Major General Susloparov. CU Spaatz. German delegates enter, General Jodl, General Admiral von Friedeburg, & Major Oxenious. Various shots of Jodl signing on the dotted line, with many officers around, other signatories sign. Jodl standing makes objection (silent). The group shot shows Eisenhower with all representatives around him holding two pens, one gold & other Ersatz in “V“ position. Groups of lau