Occupied Germany

An Allied Victory Parade is held in Berlin.

Images from September 7, 1945

Soldiers gather by the flag pole awaiting the arrival of the Japanese officers for the surrender ceremony on Okinawa. The Commanding General Joseph Stillwell's quarters are in the background in the trees. The table by the flagpole was where the papers were to be signed.

Surrender Ceremony on Okinawa

On the day of the ceremony on Okinawa, the Japanese delegation was marched to the parade grounds with American officers and MPs to keep them close company. Here are a few more shots of the march to the parade grounds.

Surrender Ceremony on Okinawa

Soldiers stand for the Allied victory parade, Berlin, 7 September 1945

Allied Victory Parade in Berlin

Kairyu class submarine at the Yokosuka Naval Base – 7 September 1945

Kairyu Class Submarine