United States P-38 Lightning aircraft in a barren field. Two soldiers sit on the tail section of the plane. A soldier drives a military jeep. A soldier digs trenches with a shovel. Another helps fill the mud into green cans. A technician works on the nose section of the plane. (World War II period).
U.S. Army Rangers of the 1st Ranger Infantry Battalion (Darby's Rangers) descend landing nets on a transport ship into landing craft suspended from the ship's side. They go below through a hatch on one of the landing craft. Next, some are seen climbing back on deck of the transport ship. Gun crew is positioned at a Bofors 40mm antiaircraft gun on deck. (World War II period).
Allied troops participate in a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Le Pavois in Algiers, Algeria. Soldiers with a wreath near the Tomb. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in white depicting men on horses lifting the Unknown Soldier. Four soldiers with rifles give a gun salute. (World War II period).
Allied officers attend a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Le Pavois in Algiers, Algeria. U.S. General Dwight D Eisenhower talks to French General Henri Giraud using an interpreter. General Eisenhower, General Giraud and Admiral Jean Louis Darlan observe the ceremony along with other high ranking Allied Army and Naval officers. A soldier salutes. A large crowd watches and applauds the Allied troops as they pass in review. Soldiers with the British Union Jack on the streets. A crowd cheers and applauds the soldiers. (World War II period).
Allied officers attend a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Le Pavois in Algiers, Algeria. French General Henri Giraud shakes hands with a line of officers. The General inspects the troops. General Lyman L Lemnitzer talks to U.S. Naval officer and General C W Ryder of the 34th Infantry Division. General Giraud among the Allied officers. (World War II period).
Allied officers attend a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Le Pavois in Algiers, Algeria. French Admiral Jean Louis Darlan salutes the Tomb. He greets various Allied military dignitaries including French General Henri Giraud. The Admiral inspects troops. General Dwight D Eisenhower greets military dignitaries. General Eisenhower talks with Admiral Darlan. (World War II period).