Slow motion and full speed demonstration and description of the first move in the horizontal butt stroke bayonet attack sequence. American soldiers demonstrate attack while narrator discusses their mistakes. Slow motion and full speed demonstration and description of the second and third moves in the horizontal butt stroke attack sequence. Soldier performing demonstration has a very animated and determined look on his face. Normal speed description and demonstration of non-verbal commands used by the instructor to signal soldiers to perform certain moves in the sequence while practicing. Group practicing full sequence of attacks. M1903 Springfield rifle with bayonet attached used by soldiers.
Narrator describes the second of two rifle and bayonet disarming sequences while two soldiers demonstrate step-by-step. Closeups of M1903 Springfield rifle with training bayonet attached. Closeups of U.S. Army soldier's face acting distressed as he is disarmed. Slow and full speed demonstrations of the full sequence. Soldiers swap roles with each disarm event. Pre-WW2.
U.S. Army step-by-step demonstration and description of the third (of three) method of disarming an opponent armed with a rifle and bayonet. Third method involves a kick to the crotch or shin and a twist to remove the bayonet from the opponents hands. Closeups of the M1903 Springfield rifle and training bayonet used by soldiers. Slow motion and full speed demonstrations of the third disarming sequence, with the soldiers switching roles with each disarm. Soldiers practicing all three methods of disarming an opponent at full speed, once again switching roles with each disarm. Pre-World War 2.
Newsreel clip highlighting the New York Yankees' victory in the 1953 Baseball World Series over Brooklyn Dodgers (their fifth consecutive championship). Highlights from game two: Mickey Mantle of the Yankees hits a two-run homer off Preacher Roe to drive the Yankees to victory and put them up two games to none in the Series. Older woman bounces and cheers in stands. Game three: at Ebbets Field, Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella drives a home run to left field off Vic Raschi, Dodgers win. Fan in sunglasses cheers. Game four: Duke Snider (seen in closeups) hits double, home run and double to lead the Dodgers to victory and even up the Series at 2-2. Black, white Brooklyn fans cheer. Game five: Mickey Mantle (seen in closeup) hits a grand slam to squelch Dodger hopes. Game six: the Dodgers' Carl Furillo hits a two-run homer in the ninth inning to tie the game, but the Yankees' Billy Martin singles up the middle in the bottom of the ninth to score Hank Bauer and win it for the Yankes. Fans cheer as Yankees celebrate on the field. (Note: The first World Series was held in 1903. So this was the 50th anniversary of that sporting event.)
Early history of aviation, aircraft, and flight. Example of a dangerous would-be flying machine ornithopter that was being experimented with during the early 1900s.
The film 'The Great Train Robbery' in the United States. A group dances in a small cabin. A band plays music. Horses on a path in woods. A man fires guns. A group chases another. Three men in the woods. Other men sneak up on them. Horses in the background. A gun fight. First three men are killed. A close up of a man in a cowboy outfit pointing a pistol.