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A British Navy training program demonstrates methods to deal with an enemy bearing a knife and the use of a helmet as a shield.
During a training program the sailors of the British Navy are taught three defense methods against an attacker armed with a knife. Two sailors demonstrate the methods. A navy officer and other sailors observe. The sailor who poses as the opponent moves forward with a knife in his right hand. The second sailor brings his left arm forward to protect himself. In the second case the opponent moves forward again passing the knife from one hand to another. The sailor removes his helmet and uses it as a shield. To demonstrate the third way, the opponent again approaches with the knife raised in his hand. The sailor uses the edge of his arm to protect himself and delivers a chin jab. (World War II period).
British Navy training program teaches sailors the methods to control a prisoner, United Kingdom.
A training program for the sailors of British Navy demonstrates how to tie up a prisoner. Two sailors demonstrate the method. The sailor who poses as the opponent lies face down on the ground. Using a cord the other sailor secures the thumbs at the back, one at a time. The sailor bends the right leg of the opponent and places the ankle of this leg behind the knee of the left leg. Then he lifts the left leg up and secures this leg and the thumbs together. A Navy officer. Other sailors and officers look carefully. The sailor ties the wrists one at a time and secures them to the legs after arranging the legs as done earlier. He passes the rope around the opponent's neck. The opponent all tied up on the ground. The sailor turns the opponent face down on the ground and sits on his back facing towards the opponent's legs. He arranges the leg as done earlier, lifts the left leg and pulls at it. (World War II period).
Indian elephants help the British engineers to haul heavy loads at the Burma Front.
Indian elephants at the Burma Front. The elephants in chains. An elephant pulls a load. British engineers stand nearby. A baby elephant near its mother. A man sits nearby. The baby and the mother elephant step into a puddle of water. An elephant pushes a log of wood on a cart.
Churchill expresses the need of a U.S. British pact while addressing people at the Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri.
Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of United Kingdom, delivers a speech at the Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Churchill urges the U.S. British cooperation. U.S. President Truman and others sit behind him on the stage. The audience applauds.
Harry Hopkins greets British Prime Minister Churchill and Sarah Churchill on USS Quincy in the Mediterranean Sea.
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and other dignitaries on USS Quincy (CA-71) in the Mediterranean Sea. A launch pulls up to USS Quincy. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill walks up the ship's ladder followed by his daughter Sarah Churchill. They are greeted by President Roosevelt's adviser Harry Hopkins. U.S. Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius and Hopkins in conversation. President Roosevelt talks with U.S. Ambassador to the UK John G. Winant in the background.
British racing ace George Eyston sets 345 mph land speed record at Bonnevile, Utah.
British racing ace George Eyston prior to the race as his car 'Thunderbolt' is painted black. The track prepared at Bonneville, Utah salt flats. Eyston in car and man writing inscriptions on inner part of car. Car goes on high speed and Eyston breaks his last speed record with a new one of 345 mph. Eyston wears racing goggles on head with fans.
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