German Generals held at a US-operated prison camp in Germany after World War II. A painted sign reads 'Vive La France' on the side of a building. These military conquerors of Poland, Holland and France perform menial task. A General dries clothes. Generals carry clothes. Major General Eric Fiedler whittles a block of wood. General Alfred Jodl stitches clothes and Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel reads a book. General Siegler reclines partially in bed. Another officer makes a wooden stool and hits the nail with hammer. General Wilhelm List and General Von Liebe play a game with home made cards. A piece of paper reads 'Wilhelm List'. General von Greifendorf, an alumnus of the United States General Staff School, salutes American enlisted soldiers near a prison gate.
General Dwight Eisenhower advises to pass universal military training in the United States. Officials on stage. Other dignitaries in the Congressional Committee. General Eisenhower talks about compulsory military training. He states that it is an important step towards maintaining peace and protecting America's freedom.
United States bomber aircraft during first day light raid on Berlin during World War II. Bombers leave condensation trails in the sky while flying in formation toward Berlin. Views of American soldiers in aircraft. Aircraft drop bombs. Smoke arises due to explosion. B-17 aircraft in flight. Return of damaged B-17 bomber. American soldiers stand on and around a B-17 bomber after the bombing run.
The Swedish American ship Gripsholm arrives at New York harbor carrying American soldiers and others exchanged for German prisoners in World War II. 160 were internees at Vittel. Others included American diplomats from Vichy who were being held at Baden-Baden. Soldiers stand on deck and wave as ship is docked at Pier F in Jersey City. The soldiers disembark the ship. The Wounded soldiers. Diplomats and war correspondents talk about the conditions of Germany as it is losing the war. Douglas MacArthur (nephew of General Douglas MacArthur) is seen with a dog as he arrives. Ralph E. Heinzen of the United Press describes conditions in Germany and stresses that Germany is losing the war.
Australian veterans parade in Sydney. Army band plays the music. Soldiers welcomed by the people. People cheer and wave. Australian flag on a wall. Man and woman stand at balconies. A Sign reads ' Town Hall'. General Thomas Blamey pay salute to the heroic sons. People look at the parade and wave. (World War II period).
A transport plane lands at the Caribbean airport. A man gives signal. General Eleanor Roosevelt visit America for the first time. Eleanor Roosevelt with General William Shedd. American flag waves in air. She inspects garrisons in Puerto Rico. Mrs MacArthur christens the Australian destroyer Bataan at the Australian shipyard. She wishes the Australian workers.
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