Greek National Army soldiers are gathered around a bonfire where they are roasting a lamb using an improvised spit. Closeup of the trussed up lamb being turned on a wooden spit over the coals of the fire. Closeup of a soldier smiling as they manipulate the spit.Closeup of another soldier preoccupied with the roasting. He eventually looks up and smiles for the camera. Next the soldiers are seen on a hillside encampment, where they are enjoying a meal. They share bread and some of the lamb. Closeup of soldiers sitting near a pup tent, as one drinks from his canteen. Leaning against the pup tent, is an M1928 Colt/Thompson submachine gun. Closeup of another soldier drinking from his canteen, and then chewing on a lamb bone. He drinks deeply again, from his canteen and continues chewing on the lamb bone. Closeup of two soldiers having a conversation, as they eat.
Military plane circles overhead. Israeli soldier and woman sort through supplies in boxes. Houses of an encampment or possibly kibbutz destroyed by bombing. A house damaged by battle in Arab-Israeli War. Walls of the house perforated with bullets. A man carries out a calf from a destroyed barn. He feeds the calf. Soldiers in thickets look for food and cut fruit from trees. Israeli Defense Forces soldier (IDF) preparing a chicken to cook, and other food to eat. He sits with a woman and another man.
Israeli Defense Forces soldiers (IDF) hold their position. Troops occupy position in a trench pointing rifles and a machine gun towards enemy positions. A building destroyed completely by war. A soldier checks and loads a heavy machine gun. Soldiers drag a donkey cart carrying food and drink. A soldier talks on his radio set. Soldiers move out of their hideout from inside a house and examine a map.
Israeli Defense Forces soldier (IDF) stands beside cactus bush and sprays de-lousing agent on Arab prisoners. Prisoners moving about the camp. Prisoners enter the camp under guard, each carrying possessions provided to them. Soldiers talk with prisoners. A barb wired fencing along the camp border. Views of the camp prisoners and prison life. Soldiers dig trench and erect tent houses at their base. A soldier talks to prisoners.
United States President Harry S. Truman arrives to receive Secretary of State George C. Marshall at the airport. President Truman shakes hands with and is greeted by officials. A chartered airplane with writing "The Independence" lands at the airstrip. From the plane descends General George C Marshall via a stairway marked "MATS" for Military Air Transport Service. President shakes hands with him and talks. President Truman and Secretary Marshall sit in the car of the U.S. President and then depart.
An officer of Selective Service System speaks about its requirement and functioning. The officer, sitting at his desk speaks about Selective Services System. He emphasizes need of strong armed forces and quick mobilization of forces. He lays stress on achievement of adequate arms strength.
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