More to come. I have found pictures in a local book called "Orleans memory" of this mass surrender at place where you would not expect.Give me a little while to scan some of them and share them with you. As I told earlier, the troops surrendered at Beaugency. Then they were parked in the plains south of the Loire, near Saint Cyr en Val. This is because it was impossible to transport so many pow at the same time. After a few days, the Germans crossed the Loire river again, but this time at Orleans. On the north shore of the river, trucks were waiting for them (officers would have seats, others would have to stand in overcrowded vehicles). They are surrounded by U.S. troops with light vehicles, such as jeeps + some Maquis and gendarmes to give a hand. The Germans seem relieved and happy that the war is over for them . I have however one picture which shows at least one officer who is not happy at all with Elster's decision.

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