Glimpses of Western Germany
Documentary
Overview
This James A. FitzPatrick Traveltalks short visits the West German cities of Hamburg, Bremen, Munich, and Heidelberg. Included are scenes of World War II destruction that lingered at the time.
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James A. FitzPatrick
James A. FitzPatrick
Narrator (voice)
James A. FitzPatrick
Narrator (voice)
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