Views of Nazi facilities that had been used by the Gestapo to torture and kill prisoners during the German occupation of Paris, France, in World War 2. A long low tunnel is seen (that had been a rifle range for the Ministry of Aviation). French soldiers and Partisans examine wooden stakes and hand prints of victims on the walls. Closeup of the uniformed French officers examining the wooden stakes where prisoners were executed by firing squads. Numerous bullet holes and damage is evident in the stakes. A blindfold and rosary are found on one stake. In another area, the officers examine wooden coffins ready for use. In the courtyard, a large excavation is shown where numerous bodies were dug up. Wooden boxes are seen that contained bodies.
German soldiers fire anti aircraft guns at Allied bombers flying overhead in Normandy,France during World War II. Explosions occur causing a pillar of smoke to rise up. German shoot down an Allied plane. Plane descends and crashes into the ground resulting in an explosion.
Soldiers watch an American football game and cheer participants in Marseilles, France. Soldiers stand and cheer. They run in stadium. Motorcycle races in stadium. Spectators in stadium watch race and cheer participants. Game is played. U.S. General John P Ratay watch the match. Game in progress. Several band parade on field at half time. Players during the game in the stadium. (World War II period).
Trophy presented to the winner of a football game in Marseilles, France. U.S. General John P Ratay comes to stadium with officers. He gives trophy to winner. Aerial view of the stadium. Plane in flight over the stadium.
Soldiers watch a football match and cheer participants in Marseilles, France. Several bands parade on field with the U.S. flag. The game is played in stadium. Soldiers in audience. Large crowd of spectators watch the game. Game in progress. L-4 plane in flight over the stadium drops ball for start of game. Players during the game. (World War II period).
Trial of General Philippe Petain in Paris, France after World War II. Justice, prosecutors, witnesses and prisoners in a court room. French General Philippe Pétain presents himself before the court wearing a uniform. Another French official speaks. General Philippe Pétain seated in a chair. French officers and officials come and present themselves before the court for testimony.