An Achilles tank destroyer on the east bank of the Rhine moves up to link with airborne forces whose abandoned gliders can be seen in the background.

Joining forces

Men of the 15th Scottish Division leave their assault craft after crossing the Rhine and double up the east bank to their assembly point near Xanten.

Crossing the Rhine

Lieutenant-General Takazo Numata (Chief of Staff, Southern Army) and Rear Admiral Kaigye Chudo (Deputy Chief of Staff), heads of the Japanese delegation, leave the tent, where they signed the Instrument of Surrender. Following them are Lieutenant-General Sir Montague Stopford (commander 12th Army), and Major-General Symes (commander South Burma District). Air Vice Marshal Bouchier (commander RAF 221 Group) and Major-General Tuker (acting commander IV Indian Corps) and other allied commanders are in the rear. On the side, allied soldiers are wittnessing the event; Mingaladon airfield, Rangoon, Burma. 