Preparations for the launch of an A-4 missile in Peenemunde, Germany during World War 2. German military officers and engineers near the missile in the test area. Technicians check the missile on a launching platform. Walther Thiel (in glasses) Deputy Director of the Peenemunde facility, pulls out a document that he and another civilian discuss with several uniformed German officers. View of launch control clocks for minutes and seconds. the second hand begins to move in a countdown. (Note: Walther Thiel was killed on the night of Aug 18 , 1943, during British Air raid - Operation Hydra, the first allied air strike in the "Crossbow" operations against German special weapons and research).
Disassembling and assembling of an A-4 missile propulsion unit in Peenemunde, Germany during World War II. German military technicians work on parts of the missile. Trees in the background. The parts of the missile on trailers moving on rails.
Disassembling and assembling of an A-4 missile propulsion unit in Peenemunde, Germany during World War II. German military technicians work on the missile. A man holds a part of the missile. The missile is assembled and men work on it.
Allied Generals meet in Ludwigslust, Germany at end of World War 2, in Europe. Formations of British and U.S. troops pass in review. Russian, U.S. and British Generals review the troops. U.S. Army Major General James M. Gavin, Commanding General ( CG ) of the 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Major General Matthew B. Ridgway CG 82nd ABN, Lieutenant General Miles Dempsey Commanding General British 2nd Army and Soviet Colonel-General Ivan Tikhonovich Grishin, Commanding General 49th Soviet Army, at the reviewing stand.
U.S. Secretary of the Army Wilber M. Brucker in Waldsassen, Germany. He visits the border site. Sec Brucker and other officials watching the demonstration at border. Secretary Brucker looking at a police dog being held by a German soldier. A sketch of what is being observed on a board. Helicopter arrives with the secretary. Secretary Brucker and other officers watch the demonstration.
Sergeant Elvis Presley being interviewed in Friedberg, Germany. Cars arriving at the U.S. Army Ray barracks. A Volkswagen bus and Citroen are seen in front of building where press is gathered. Motion picture camera magazines and cameras labeled "CBS News" are carried into building by newsmen. Reporters gather around Elvis to interview him. Elvis Presley who served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and is now being released from the service. When asked about his experiences in the Army, Elvis notes that, "it is good to rough it, and put yourself to the test."
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