German artillery around U.S. gun positions in the valley, two miles east of Mignano. Smoke rises from targets. Smoke clouds on enemy targets by smoke shells. Explosions in valley. Shells land near gun emplacement at Campozillone. Men climb steep trail to the 141st regiment. (World War II period).
Italian military official (minister or general) enters room filled with high ranking Italian military officers in dress uniforms during World War II.They exchange fascist Roman salutes. An Italian officer reads a citation as they all stand at attention. The honoree poses flanked by Italian officers. He leaves the building, passing an honor guard on his way, and rendering Roman salute.
General Mark W Clark and General Mathew B Ridgway in army jeep move through the Pompeii city streets. General Clark and General Ridgway walk through the public square. Generals in the army jeep move through the streets and people cheer the Army Officers. The convoy of army vehicles moves through the cheering crowd.
Views of narrow streets of Pompeii, with people holding flags standing on the street sides and army trucks entering the city. People cheering and clapping as the convoy of army pass through the streets. People hold WELCOME banner in the city. Army trucks and soldiers pass through the cheering crowd. (World War II period).
U.S. Army soldiers climb down from transport ship and board small barges. LCVP Landing craft advance toward Red Beach. Soldiers with rifles and barrack bags on back running ashore. Several soldiers sitting in DUKW amphibious vehicles. Soldiers get in DUKWs on the shore. (During Operation Avalanche in World War II).
Lieutenant General Lesley J. McNair visits the Twentieth Army Headquarters area. General McNair arrives escorted by other officers at the headquarters and visits various tents in the area. He talks with other officers.