German Soldiers Captured In Cologne

The transcript describes the entry of the 1st Army into Cologne, the extensive bombing that left the city in ruins, and the sparing of its cathedral. It highlights the devastation as a prelude to further attacks on other German cities. The narrative emphasizes the real impact of the war on Germany, contrasting it with the 1918 defeat, and describes the suffering of the German people as the Western Front collapses.

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