American & German Prisoners Exchange At St Nazaire (1944) | British Pathé

This archive footage from World War II shows the exchange of American and German prisoners in St. Nazaire, France during a cease fire between allied and axis forces. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: #BritishPathé #History #America #Germany #WWII #POW Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: (FILM ID:) Cataloguer’s note: This item is quite confusing. A hand over of soldiers obviously takes place between Americans and Germans. Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown. Prisoners of exchange at Nazaire. M/S of group of soldiers smiling. Some soldier are helped into t back of van by Red Cross men. M/S of small flag on arch of car wheel with German eagle and swastika symbol on it. Various shots of soldiers matching along country roads (appear to be American) M/Ss of German soldiers talking. Shots of Prison