A film titled 'Activities in European theater of operations' shows gun camera films from U.S. P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang fighter planes shooting down German planes during World War II.In one, the German pilot is seen bailing out and falling away from his airplane. In another, the German plane explodes and its wing falls off. One sequence shows the German plane trying evasive maneuvers and then rolling over as the pilot bails out. His chute is seen opening moments later. Other scenes show aircraft losing wings, and one exploding into a ball of fire. One scene shows a strafing run at a steam locomotive pulling a train. The locomotive billows white smoke. Two more attacks against trains result in huge fiery explosions.
A film titled 'Army's newest mortar' Different parts and dimensions of United States 4.2 inch mortar are explained. Used for direct fire against stationary objects 4.2 inch mortar consists of a clamp, reaction chamber, fixed firing pin. Soldiers assemble the mortar. It is mounted on a tripod stand. Soldiers carry it in a machine gun cart. Trinitrotoluene (TNT) filled shells are fired from the mortar Rocket drivers are used for firing at low elevation areas whereas gravity fire is used for the areas at a higher elevation. (World War II period).
Soviet tanks and other military weapons being displayed at a parade in Moscow. Flags of Soviet Union, United States, and United Kingdom fly outside the site of the Potsdam conference. President Harry S. Truman of United States greeted by Andrei Vishinsky, along with British Prime Minister Clement Attlee. Charles Bohlen is seen. Truman shakes hands with Stalin. Attlee, Truman, and Stalin pose for picture. View of Soviet newsstand showing "New Times" publication in various languages, including English. Poster of Stalin at the newsstand.
German troops in white field garb fighting from trenches on the Eastern Front, during winter, in World War 2. Artillerymen firing heavy guns. One is seen covered with ice and snow, as the gun crew fires. German StuG III Assault Guns and artillery firing at Russian positions. German Soldiers look through binoculars at enemy positions. Shells burst as heavy firing takes place from both the sides. Advancing German infantry jump from an armored vehicle, and run across the field. View from atop an advancing German StuG III. Knocked out Soviet T34 and KV tanks. Soviet Prisoners of War march through a village.
Girls of the Hitler Youth,a Nazi paramilitary organization,engage in sports like javelin throw,do house hold chores. They also stitch clothes and model them as well.
Girls of the Hitler Youth,a Nazi Party paramilitary organization,engage in calisthenics and cheer Hitler.
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