Easy Company after taking the Eagle’s Nest
“The news every GI in Europe was hoping for arrived on May 7. Winters received a dispatch from Col. Sink.
“Effective immediately. All troops will stand fast on present positions. German Army Group G in this sector has surrendered. No firing on Germans unless fired upon. Notify French units in vicinity. Full details to be broadcast, will be issued by SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces).”
Winters took the memo to the Eagle’s Nest where he read it to his officers who had gathered there to enjoy the magnificent view from Hitler’s patio. The men listened, then, after allowing a few moments for the news to truly sink in, broke out in grins and handshakes. They next cracked open some of Goering’s wine, posed for Krochka’s camera, and partied on the same spot where Hitler had entertained before them. The war was over. They had made it.”
