Opening scene shows view from a Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft looking down and back at others in a formation on a bombing mission in World War 2. Black flak bursts are seen all around them. Aerial closeup silhouette view of Douglas A-26 Havoc bomber crossing the English Channel en route to France. Others are seen flying far below. Next, a patchwork of farms is seen below from one of the bombers, followed by views of bombs striking a German airfield at Abbeville, France. Another view of Douglas A-26 bombers penetrating the coastline of France as they proceed on a mission to bomb the German supply depot at Rennes, France. View from cockpit of an airplane approaching the French coast at extremely low altitude and proceeding inland, skimming over buildings as it heads toward the target. Scene shifts to views from inside a British aircraft showing large holes from antiaircraft hits to its left wing, and then views of bombs bursting and dense white smoke rising from below as it passes over the German supply depot target.
The American Memorial dedicated by U.S. Army General John J. Pershing for the American troops participating in the Meuse-Argonne offensive in Montfaucon, France. People crowd during the dedication ceremony. U.S. soldiers parade holding guns. The American Memorial and the flag of France in the background. President of France Albert Lebrun and U.S. Ambassador to France William Christian Bullitt, Jr. attend the ceremony. Pershing standing with French Generals. The American Memorial in the center and the flag of the U.S. and France on either side of the memorial. People crowd around the memorial.
Professional cyclists compete in 1942 Circuit de France, organized by the Vichy influenced La France Socialiste newspaper, in Paris. This was a Nazi German effort to continue the Tour de France during World War II. Large crowds gathered to watch the cycling event on the streets of Paris. Cyclists moving under a banner “La France Socialiste”. Men sitting on top of stone columns. Cyclists carry their bicycles while climbing up stone steps in Montmartre. Cyclists continue their journey after reaching the top of a hill. A spectator whistles. Cyclists hold their bicycles and hurriedly climb down stone stairs. Cyclists carry their bicycles and climb up the stairs leading to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica (35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France), the summit of Montmartre and the highest point in Paris. Spectators witness the cycling competition in Montmartre. Two competitors riding bicycles on cobblestone street. Cyclist crosses the finish line. Children from the crowd cheering. The winner of the race is François Neuville.
U.S. 5th Marine Regiment in Gondrecourt, France during World War I. A bridge in the village. Trucks loaded with U.S. troops cross the bridge. A sign reads 'Welcome'. U.S. troops wave to the villagers. Women stand outside their houses and look at the soldiers. The troops with rifles on their shoulders march on the streets. Men hold flags of France and United Sates. A soldier carries a young girl on his shoulder.
U.S. 5th Marine Regiment in Gondrecourt, France during World War I. Troops put sack bags in a trench. Sack bags also kept on the edge of the trench. A U.S. officer raises a flag. The troops stand in a squad in the background. Trophies on a table. General John Joseph Pershing with U.S. officers. He stands in front of the table and talks to them. U.S. troops stand in formation. General John Joseph Pershing and a soldier with a camera. The General presents awards to the winners of a trench digging contest. A parade by the U.S. troops. General John Joseph Pershing and U.S. troops salute. General Charles A. Doyen. U.S. officers on horse backs. The troops march with rifles on their shoulders. The soldiers hold flags of United States and France.
U.S. 5th Marine Regiment are inspected by Generals in France during World War I. U.S. troops march forward with a U.S. flag in their hands. French General Joseph Jacques Césaire Joffre and U.S. General John Joseph Pershing with a U.S. officer. General Pershing talks to the officer. The officer points out at a particular area. General Pershing and General Joffre in conversation. Officers stand behind them. A United States flag in the background. General Pershing, General Joffre and a U.S. officer salute. Officers stand at attention. U.S. and French General stand and U.S. officers on horse backs pass them. U.S. troops stand in the background. The troops march with rifles in their hands. The Generals inspect the troops. They salute when the troops cross them while marching. Flags of France and United States. U.S. and French troops stand in a line and at attention behind the Generals. U.S. troops march and the Generals inspect them. U.S. officers on horse backs followed by U.S. troops. General Joffre salutes and General Pershing stands next to him. U.S. troops march along with horse carts. Both the Generals shake hands. U.S. soldiers stand in a group. General Joffre talks to them. They salute him. A French officer. General Pershing with U.S. troops. The Generals get in a car.
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