Just prior to the outbreak of World War 2, Queen Mary, widow of King George V and mother of kings Edward VIII and George VI, arrives in Shorncliffe, England to review the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own). She is escorted by Commander of the Regiment and a civilian official, as they walk past parked armored vehicles and past the ranks of troops at attention. Carrying a parasol, Queen Mary stops to speak with an aged veteran of the Regiment. Next, she is seen seated on a bleacher bench, surrounded by officers of the Regiment, posing for a group picture.
U.S. soldiers in Italy during World War 2. Masses of German prisoners of War under U.S. guard near Ruffino. Some prisoners smoke cigarettes as they await entry into prisoner of war cage. Prisoners lined up on the field. Group of German prisoners resting on the field. A U.S. Soldier in the foreground eats ration.
Soldiers of the U.S. 87th Regiment marching along a dusty trail in Italy during World War 2. First, only their legs and feet are seen. Then in a longer view they march single-file down a slope of Mount Moscosa, past parked armored vehicles. Later, they spread out and begin to deploy on another part of the Mountain slopes. Some appear to occupy foxholes already prepared. (Note: reportedly, slate refers to T/4 Jack Rubin, 196th Signal Photo Company, who was involved in making this film.)
Navigator speaking on intercom aboard a U.S. Air Force WB-29A aircraft of the 53rd Strategic Weather Reconnaissance Squadron ( Hurricane Hunters) airplane in flight. Pilot and copilot seen in cockpit as the plane encounters turbulence. Crew member looking at shielded radar screen. Momentary glimpse of a PB4Y2 aircraft flying amongst storm clouds. WB-29A crew members at duty stations monitoring meteorological conditions. View of cockpit again. Men and women at the Joint hurricane warning service, in Miami, Florida, copy reports being received from the WB-29A.
SNAFU smokes in bed. Problems of fire at United States Army posts during World War II. Animated film for U.S. troops during World War 2 depicts fire problems. 17% of the problem is due to soldiers smoking in bed. "SNAFU" reads these facts while lying in bed, smoking. The bed catches fire when he flicks ashes from his cigarette.
U.S. Army Sergeant York passes away in the United States on September 2, 1964. Scenes from the life of Sergeant York. Alvin York seen flashing the 'V' for victory sign. York in the front yard of his home. Newspaper headline reads, 'War with Germany.' World War I newly drafted men in civilian clothing marching along with tags pinned to their civilian clothes. World War 1 new recruits undergoing physical examination as they enter the U.S. Army. Soldiers standing in formation learning to drill. Closeup of front of artillery piece as it fires. Trench fighting against the enemy on a World War I battlefield. A soldier hurls an explosive toward no man's land. Soldiers rushing out of trenches going "over the top" to charge the enemy. Sergeant York in uniform during WWI. Later in life, Sergeant York is seen seated in a car with his wife as photographers scramble to take photos. Sergeant York at the White House with his family. York receives a citation from the Gold Star Mothers Club and then gives a short speech.
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