The leaders of the Third Reich before France signed the capitulation (06.22.1940)

A view from the window of a train car set up in Compiègne for the signing of France's capitulation on June 22, 1940. The leaders of Nazi Germany stand on the platform outside the car window.

Hitler, Goering, and their entourage walk along the car (view from the car window).

Goering talks with German military personnel and Himmler before the capitulation signing ceremony.

Goering talks with Himmler.

Hess is among the military.

Ribbentrop talks with Himmler.

The departure of the Third Reich leadership after the capitulation signing ceremony; officers and generals see off the motorcade.

The departure of one of the German generals.

The guard company marches out of Compiègne in parade formation.

Hitler, Goering, and their entourage are seen outside the car window.

The guard company in parade formation on the platform in Compiègne.

The leaders of the Third Reich walk along the platform from the car, stopping to take photographs and talk.

Goering, Hess, Hitler (with his back to them), and their entourage converse while standing near a train car and then retreat behind the car.

The commander of the guard company greets the Third Reich leadership and reports.

The Third Reich leadership inspects the guard company formation.

The train car on the platform in Compiègne.

The monument to Marshal Foch in Compiègne.

Views of the platform with the train car in Compiègne (from above).