U.S. amphibious troops enter into landing crafts at Plymouth, England during World War II, during preparations for Operation Overlord invasion of France. The troops on a water front on the St Budeaux side of the River Tamar. Houses and shops in the background. Support pillars of the Royal Albert Railway Bridge are seen in several shots. Groups of soldiers and civilians seen near the waterfront. A small group of soldiers consults a map. Royal Albert Bridge Inn is seen in background. The troops board LCPs (Landing Craft, Personnel) and LCMs (Landing Craft Mechanized). A troop-laden LCM pulls away. A bulldozer shoves an LCP off shore.
U.S. amphibious troops board ships at Plymouth, England during World War II. The soldiers inspect maps on dockside. LCPs (Landing Craft, Personnel) at the shore. An LCP loaded with troops leaves the shore. The LCP approaches an AP (Troop Transport Ship). The troops ascend the nets from the LCP alongside the AP. A mortar is hoisted by a crane from the LCP to the AP.
Paratroopers of U.S. 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division in Tollerton, England during World War II. The paratroopers march along a road and assemble in a company area. The paratroopers are inspected by an officer. They march and board buses.
Paratroopers of U.S. 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division in England during World War II. The paratroops are inspected by an officer. A paratrooper tests his pistol and shows a knife. The paratroopers march across a field.
Paratroopers of U.S. 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division leave Camp Tollerton in England during World War II. The paratroopers board buses. The paratroopers in a bus. The buses leave Camp Tellerton for an airport.
Paratroopers of U.S. 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division in England during World War II. The paratroopers pass a truck to receive two parachutes. A man inspects a reserve parachute. The paratroopers march on a road. They race across a field and sham attack to see how the equipment rests while running. After the tryout the men return to the camp.