War damage

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.

A view of the Berlinerstrasse, one of the main streets through Berlin, Germany, which shows the operations of the women civilians of Berlin as they pass the rubbish from the ruined buildings back into the ruins by bucket chain to get it off the streets. All are unidentified.

A view taken along the Potsdamer Strasse looking from the Potsdamer Platz, also known as the "Times Square" of Berlin. Crowds of people wait for buses or walk. Destroyed buildings can be seen on both sides of the street.

First Women's Army Corps members to arrive in Berlin, Germany, and make a tour of the better known sights. Picture taken in Hitler's office at the Reich Chancellery. Shows L to R: Georgia Curto of Peoria, Illinois; Corporal Helen B. Schaller of Miami, Florida; an unidentified Russian soldier; and Corporal Ann G. Burke of Syracuse, New York standing by Hitler's desk.

An American Sherman tank rolling down an unidentified street in Germany, probably Berlin, shortly after the Allied forces took control. Some of the buildings appear to be damaged. All are unidentified.

A Sherman tank from the Second Armored Division, United States Army, passing down the main street of Berlin , Germany to the center of town. Damaged buildings can be seen along the side of the street.

A truck carrying a load of sand with all four rear tires blown out. This is one example of the transportation problems in Berlin, Germany. Destroyed buildings can be seen on both sides of the street.

A view of the lobby of the Max Rheinhardt Theater in Berlin, Germany, which escaped total destruction in the Allied bombing, but sustained so many roof leaks that water runs all over the floor.