Walther Factory at the End of WW2 (1945) | Walther PPs, PPKs, P.38s | Pre-1946 Walther Pistols

What did the G.I.s see when they rolled up to the Walther factory in Zella-Mehlis in 1945? In this episode, Tom walks us through what the soldiers in the 90th Infantry Division and 11th Armored Division saw and what weapons they took as souvenirs - Walther PPs, PPKs, P.38s and more! They also discovered secret experimental weapons that the Nazis were working on. Fritz Walther, head of the factory, met the US soldiers at the gates of the town and surrendered. Along with the townspeople, the Volksturm also surrendered - an army of the people who Hitler commanded to die for the cause. The US soldiers liberated thousands of slaves working in the factory as well. Tom reads actual letters from those who liberated the town. Watch to hear their stories! Walther PP and PPK Pistol Variations    • WW2 / Pre-1946 Walther Pistols   Cool guns that walked into our office!    • Walk-in Wednesdays   Amazing P.38 Veteran Bring Back Story    • WW2 Nazi Mauser P.38 BYF 44 with Amazing C...   The "Reluctant Nazi"    • Walk-In Wednesday | Hans Plesch   End of War Volkssturm Rifle    • Video