U.S. 14th Air Force operations in China during World War 2. An animation shows broadening the scope of U.S. air combat operations in China. Chinese Air Force cadets training in the United States. Chinese cadets get into a plane. A Chinese cadet works on an engine. Chinese civilians build an airfield. An animation shows U.S. Army Air Force locations surrounding Japan.
United States Army Air Forces Major General Claire Lee Chennault Commander of the 14th Air Force in China during World War II. Airmen of the 14th Air Force lined up on a field with aircraft in the background. Chennault inspects the 14th Air Force. A Captain with a medal pinned onto him. Chinese pilots shake hands with Major General Chennault. In Washington DC Major General Chennault receives the Mitchell Trophy for the services rendered by the 14th Air Force. U.S. Army Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft in flight and drop bombs over Sicily and Sardinia in Italy. Explosions occur.
Manpower in China during World War II. Men and women working on land. They work on construction of an airstrip. They pull a machine to level the ground. They level it themselves due to the lack of funds for purchasing other equipment and gasoline. Mountains and trees in the background.
Allied Forces advance during World War II. Chinese troops defeat the Japanese at Changde, China (on opening slate in this footage the location is spelled as Changte). Chinese soldiers in prone position fire guns. They move through the rubble. A Chinese officer talks on radio. Captured Japanese military equipment inspected by Allied Military observers. Japanese Prisoners of War marched and then seated. Close-up views of faces of Japanese prisoners of war under Chinese guard. All the Japanese prisoners look toward the ground without expression. Some of the Japanese soldiers wear combat helmets with a gold star on the front, and others wear caps. Chinese soldiers march through the city. Destroyed buildings. Civilians return to the ruined city. They are given money for food. Refugee citizens of Changde in front of a Chinese temple.
General Chennault receives gifts from the people of Yunnan Province, China. Chinese flag waves. A Chinese man addresses during function. A cow presented to General Chennault to show their appreciation. Silver trophy with U.S. Eagle presented to General.
General Joseph Warren Stilwell presents the Legion of Merit to Chinese Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in Chongqing (Chungking), China during World War II. Madame Chiang Kai-shek (Soong Mei-ling) is also present. Madame Chiang talks to news correspondents.