Nazi invasion of lowland countries of Europe during World War II. Fleet of German aircraft in flight. Paratroopers descend from sky. Germany's invasion of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. The Dutch and Belgians defend their territories. Troops advance in fields on foot and tank. Allied forces rush to their aid on land, sea and air.
Nazi Invasion of Lowland countries of Europe during World War II. British troops sail from channel ports to go to aid the Dutch defenders in Holland. Destroyer Cossack is back in port. British sailors aboard the ship. Destroyed and damaged buildings in Holland. Civilians and soldiers walk on street.
U.S. President Roosevelt discusses U.S. stance as World War II expands in Europe. U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the Pan American Congress in Washington D.C. He decries the invasion of 3 more independent nations by force of arms: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg. President Roosevelt states that America is shocked by the German attack. State Department and cabinet officials arriving at the White House to discuss U.S. strategy in war crises. Officials converse with each other outside the White House.
Ambassadors from Netherlands and Belgium in the United States. Official from Netherlands speaks about the German attack. He states that Germany has violated all norms. Netherlands is resisting the attack in its full power. Belgium ambassador talks about the German attack and the strategies to defend Belgium made by King Albert I of Belgium.
Newsreel showing highlights of the 65th running of the Preakness Stakes, at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.The race was held on May 11, 1940. After failing to win the Kentucky Derby, Col. Bradley's favored 3-year old, Bimelech, jockeyed by Fred A. Smith, redeems himself before a crowd of 50,000, winning by two lengths. (Note: some intermittent sound is heard but not really discernible.)
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the Congress in Washington D.C. President Roosevelt strongly condemns the Nazi invasion of Holland and Belgium. He tells the 8th American Scientific Congress that the Americans are shocked by Hitler's attack. He talks about the Germans surrendering. Members of the Congress clap during President's speech. President Roosevelt promises aid to Belgium and Holland. (World War II period).
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