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1945 British and U.S. armies link up near the Rhine
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5:00Now PlayingDate: 12th March 1945
Location: USA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
GERMANY: Various:
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AEROPLANES R.A.F. Heavy raid on COLOGNE (Cathedral) prior to capture.
Bomber blows up over COLOGNE
CATHEDRALS COLOGNE Cathedral after R.A.F. raids
COLOGNE R.A.F. raid just before it fell to U.S. troops
Germany; Military - Active
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