King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain are escorted by Lieutenant General Jacob L. Devers, Commander of U.S. Army Forces in Europe, and U.S. 8th Air Force Commander Ira Eaker, to meet the crew of the B-17 "Memphis Belle." They and their party stroll across the airfield to the aircraft, which is parked with its crew lined up in front. The King and the Queen speak with each member of the crew. General Eaker explains some aspect of the aircraft to King George. The Royal party enters their car and departs, passing a parked British bomber on the way.
A training film in the United States details the role of Combat Military Police of the United States Army in supporting river crossing during war. Participation of Combat Military Police in a planning phase shows MPs at charts planning the crossing under a tent. Men at typewriters. Animation shows Tactical Operations Center, Division Traffic Headquarters and Tactical Air Control Command Post. Men talk over telephones at traffic headquarters. MPs at chart detailing circulation control points and holding areas. Animation depicts MP circulation control points being designated at each crossing points, staging areas and road junctions.
Bombing of Benedictine Monastery in Cassino, Italy by U.S. bombers during World War II. U.S. Army Air Force B-26 Marauder bombers fly over Cassino. Bombs fall and explode on the monastery. The bombs as they fall directly upon and in the vicinity of the monastery. Huge columns of smoke engulf the area. Vapor trails from the bombers. The monastery before and after the bombing.
Bombing of Benedictine Monastery in Cassino, Italy by U.S. bombers during World War II. Bombs as they fall directly upon and in the vicinity of the monastery. Huge columns of smoke engulf the area. Vapor trails of U.S. Army Air Force B-26 Marauder bombers.
U.S. artillery fired in Cassino, Italy during the Battle of Cassino of World War II. U.S. infantrymen with field packs and rifles file through a mountainous terrain. A sign reads 'Mines'. Explosions on the terrain by U.S. Army Air Force bombers. Two soldiers fire machine guns. White phosphorus shells burst. Infantrymen advance through heavy brush and past trees. Shells burst in the background.
U.S. Army Air Forces Chief, General Henry H. (Hap) Arnold, steps from his car and walks up the steps of the Pentagon, in Washington, DC, the United States during World War II. Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, General George Marshall arrives separately and enters, carrying a briefcase. Cameramen photograph them entering the Pentagon Building.
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