Gliders parked on a field in Brussels, Belgium during world War II. A glider with an insignia of the United States on the field. Buildings in the background. A soldier enters a glider and other exits. A view of the gliders across the field. The wings of the gliders with the insignia of the United States.
Life of a Manhattan window cleaner working on skyscrapers in New York City, United States. The New York skyline. Views of landmark buildings and skyscrapers of Manhattan, New York City. Skyscrapers showing dirty windows. A window cleaner walks on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan. He enters the Empire State Building (20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001). He enters an office in the building. He attaches a safety belt and steps out of a window. The window cleaner cleans the exterior of the window. Another window cleaner cleans a shop window and wipes the glass. Views of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, United States). A window cleaner places a ladder and climbs it up to reach a window. He cleans the window. A window cleaner cleans windowpanes. The window cleaner cleans exterior of the window and gets into office. He goes away after completing his work.
Diagram shows pattern of air currents that carried Japanese paper balloon fire bombs from Japan to America's West Coast, during World War II. The paper bomb balloon or fire balloon unit consists of the paper gas sac and an automatic balancing and firing control device. United States Navy personnel inspects the balloon as it descends to the ground. He looks at the paper bags filled with sand which provide balance and the central payload,incendiary and bombs. He holds paper material and inspects its strength. The balloon is filled with hydrogen gas. Pressure is exerted by a rubber ring. United States Navy personnel demonstrates the various parts: demolition block,aneroid switches,jacks,blow out plugs,incendiaries and central payload. He demonstrates the balancing mechanism: Balance bags,payloads and incendiaries are suspended by T-hooks switched between the blow out plugs on the balancing ring. A man unhooks the T-hook and releases balance bags.
United States infantry advance in Commanster, Belgium during World War 2. Soldiers of the United States Army 75th Infantry Division, 289th Regiment, 2nd and 3rd Battalions, advance through the snow covered forest area.
United States infantry advance in St Vith,Belgium during World War II. View of the damaged buildings in the town. Soldiers of the United States 7th Armored Division,48th Infantry Regiment,3rd Battalion,moves through the snow covered roads. Soldiers watch the damaged trucks and jeeps. View of the snow covered field. Mountains seen in the background. Infantrymen behind tank,move from squat to standing position as they advance into woods. Some of the soldiers fire their rifles.
United States Army infantry soldiers attack St Vith,Belgium during World War II. View of the damaged buildings in town. Soldiers of the United States 7th Armored Division ,48th Infantry Regiment,3rd Battalion,search for German prisoners. Prisoner wears U.S. soldier's clothing and shoes. Captured German officer under guard. Soldier in a prone position fires Browning M1919A4 30 caliber air cooled machine gun. Soldier advances with bayonet rifle. Tank destroyers fire in support of advancing infantrymen.