The effect was most impressive, according to contemporary accounts. The Nuremberg Party Rally continued Friday evening with the powerful roll call of political leaders. All Nuremberg was on its feet to see the impressive spectacle. The small spotlight's beam reveals more than 200 enormous swastika flags that fly from 12 meter flagpoles in the evening breeze. Suddenly one realizes the enormous size of the field and drinks in the unforgettable picture.
More lights illuminate the flawless white marble platform, an unforgettably beautiful sight.
All who see the splendid sight stand still and breathe quietly. More lights shoot across the field, revealing the endless brown columns, showing their movements, until suddenly, at a command, the 90,000 are in place. A festive mood fills all, as if they knew what an experience awaits them. But what actually happens surpasses all their expectations. Orders blare from the loudspeakers, hurried automobiles dash here and there.