The signing of the unconditional German surrender (1945)

Published at : 17 Dec 2025

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Dwight D. Eisenhower attends the signing of the unconditional surrender of the Wehrmacht in Reims?

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FRANCE: Reims:
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EISENHOWER General Holding fountain pens used for signing surrender. at REIMS Makes speech after the signing. (C.U.)


GERMANY. In School House at Reims Gen: Jodl signs SURRENDER.


TEDDER Air Chief Marshall At Reims School house For signing of surrender.


TEDDER Air Chief Marshall Standing by Eisenhower, while E. makes speech.

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Background: Dwight D. Eisenhower attends the signing of the unconditional surrender of the Wehrmacht in Reims in 1945

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