Alfred Jodl Signs Act of Military Surrender

Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, U.S. National Archives1945-05-07

U.S. National Archives
United States

On behalf of the German High Command, Colonel General Alfred Jodl signs the Act of Military Surrender requiring German forces to cease operations on May 8, 1945. Major Wilhelm Oxenius is seated to the left of him, and General Adm. Hans-Georg von Friedeburg is seated to the right. 70-185-13 National Archives-Eisenhower Presidential Library

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Title: Alfred Jodl Signs Act of Military Surrender
Creator: Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, U.S. National Archives
Date Created: 1945-05-07
Physical Location: Abilene, Kansas, United States
Location Created: Reims, France
Rights: US Army, public domain
ID: 70-185-13

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