Flight Sergeant Douglas Alexander, of 460 Squadron, took part in nearly 40 bombing raids over Germany, including the famous assault on Hitler's mountain retreat, Berchtesgaden.

This marked the beginning of Berchtesgaden's significant historical journey, from a peaceful mountain retreat to a key Nazi headquarters. The town was later heavily bombed in 1945.

Photos of American troops smoking and drinking at Hitler's private residence after World War II. ... Harry Welsh, and two other battalion staff members, celebrate VE-Day in Berchtesgaden, Germany.

Maj. Dick Winters, Lewis Nixon, Harry Welsh, and two other battalion staff members, celebrate VE-Day in Berchtesgaden, Germany. The 7th Infantry Regiment attached to the 3rd Infantry Division ...