United States 17th Airborne Division in Chalons, France during World War 2. U.S. Army Air Forces C-46 aircraft in flight as paratroopers are dropped. Paratroopers descend through the air. Paratroopers land in a field. C-46 aircraft in flight overhead. Paratroopers advance across a field. Paratroopers' gear lying on a field.
A chained monkey sits on ground during Madri Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France. He holds a mirror and looks in to it. He turns around.
A boxing match at U.S. Army Camp Cleveland, Metz, France, right after end of World War Two. Two Army men box under watchful eye of a referee in the ring. Large crowd of American soldiers watch the boxing match. Boxers being attended in their respective corners. The winner raises his hands.
Ingenious and humorous floats in a parade during Mardi Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France during World War II. Two men under blankets in a car with a banner 'Post War Plans'. A man dressed as Statue of Liberty. United States flag. On a truck a man poses on a bed as a photographer takes his picture. Women stand in and around a coffee mug on a truck. 'American Red Cross' written on the truck. Soldiers sing at a microphone. Soldiers stand near signboard of canal street watch the parade. On a truck men work on electric poles. Men hoist American flag on 'Shemper field'. Tents in the background. Soldiers watch the parade. An explosion occurs on a truck. A soldier rides a horse followed by a tram.
Girls participate in French beauty contest during Mardi Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France. Girls stand on a stage. Soldiers watch the contest. Girls walk on the ramp passing soldiers. Judges make notes as girls pass by. Winners are awarded. (World War II period).
United States 303rd Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division crosses bridge under fire in Haguenau, France. A Soldier runs. Soldiers in prone position on bridge, fire Browning Automatic Rifles (BAR) in defending bridge over Moder River. Soldier runs under trees. Soldiers under fire cross small bridge. A soldier fires from behind a tree. Scene of bridge and posts. Soldiers run and sit beside the bridge (World War II period).