Diary April 20, 1945

US tanks in Nuremburg
US troops have captured Nuremberg. In the background the ruins of the famous castle are visible.
Diary for Friday, April 20, 1945:

Western Front

‘Stars and Stripes’ raised over rostrum of Nuremberg Stadium ­scene of Nazi Party rallies.
Lattre de Tassigny’s French 1st Army execute rapid advance along Neckar Valley, trapping German forces in Black Forest.

Air War

Germany: 150 USAAF bombers attacking Berlin.

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