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African American soldiers of Field Artillery Battalion of 92nd Infantry Division operate a 8-inch howitzer during WW2

United States Army Field Artillery Battalion of 92nd Infantry Division (Colored), "Buffalo Soldiers," equipped with tractor-drawn 8-inch Howitzers, in Mantes de Gassicourt, France during World War 2. Opening scene shows an 8-inch howitzer shell on a stand. It has the words: "Harlem to Hitler" written on it in chalk. A gunner screws a fuse into its nose. Closeup of the shell and chalk message. Four soldiers then pick up the shell and walk it towards the breech of their 8-inch howitzer. Cloeup of the gun breech as gunner locks breech and then unlocks and opens it for the camera. Scene shifts to gun crew member communicating on field telephone. Camouflage netting is visible behind him. Next, a gun crew member is seen holding his ears as if to protect against the noise of a gun firing. Change of scene shows members of gun crew relaxing near their 8-inch howitzer, near a grove of trees. New scene shows brief glimpse of a shell exploding in hill above Mantes. (The tower of the Mantes Notre Dame cathedral is seen in lower left of the shot.) (Note: These scenes probably show members of the 795th or the 999th Field Artillery Battalion)

Location: Mantes de Gassicourt France
Date: 1944, August 24
Duration: 1 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675042599
African American soldiers in foxholes; General Bradley in Normandy on D-Day (WW2)

A tractor after landing on the beach in Normandy, France during D-Day landings in World War II. The tractor carries soldiers and Jerry cans as Jeeps trail behind it. African American soldiers talking and eating in the foxholes on the beach. Barrage balloons flying over the beach. A sign in German reads “Minen” (“Mine”). General Omar Bradley, wearing his helmet and field jacket, stands next to another officer.

Location: Saint Mere Eglise France
Date: 1944, June
Duration: 31 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080719
Arrival of President Woodrow Wilson at Trianon Palace Hotel in Versailles during the Paris Peace Conference.

Events during the Paris Peace Conference. Dignitaries seen waiting outside Trianon Palace Hotel (1 Bd de la Reine, 78000 Versailles, France). United States President Woodrow Wilson arrives in a motor car. He is greeted by the American Advisor of the Supreme War Council General Tasker Bliss and United States Diplomat Henry White. People standing outside Trianon Place Hotel. German diplomats arrive at the Hotel. French guards and motor cars seen.

Location: Versailles Siene et Oise France
Date: 1919, May 7
Duration: 1 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026973
Villagers sing and dance during the inauguration of the Monument aux Bigoudens in Pont l'Abbe, Brittany

Festivities during the Inauguration of "Monument aux Bigoudens" in Pont l'Abbe, Bretagne (Brittany) France. Large crowd of children and adults in traditional Breton costume. People hold flags. They proceed down a town street toward the waterfront. There, on a large wharf, a sailing vessel is docked (no sails visible) and groups of men view the festivities from its masts and rigging. Children dance in a circle. Women in Breton costume are seen wearing a variety of tall lace coifs. Couples dance inside a circle as people watch. Musicians play instruments called: Biniou Coz and Bombarde. Spectators applaud. Emile Cueff, the local Bard, and his wife, sing a duet. Their daughter, Annick, stands between them, holding their hands.

Location: Pont l'Abbe Bretagne France
Date: 1931, September 7
Duration: 1 min 45 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: Breton
Clip: 65675031150
French civilians greet United States troops entering Sainte-Marie-du-Mont during World War II.

U.S. troops advancing into Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France, after landing on Normandy during World War II. Troopers around road sign pointing toward Sainte-Marie-du-Mont and Carentan. Troopers talk to French woman on roadside. U.S. Army soldier gives chewing gum to French children and tries to explain how to chew (not swallow) it. Tanks advance along road. Troopers march along road. French civilians greet arriving U.S. troops. U.S. soldiers march on streets in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont.

Location: Sainte-Marie-du-Mont France
Date: 1944, June
Duration: 1 min 20 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675060425
U.S. M5 high speed tractors tow howitzers from LST in Colleville-sur-Mer after Allies invade Normandy, in World War II.

U.S. Task Force in Colleville-sur-Mer after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. A beachhead at Omaha Beach. M5 high speed tractors tow howitzers from LSTs (Landing Ship Tank). U.S. soldiers on the beach.

Location: Colleville-sur-Mer Normandy France
Date: 1944, June 8
Duration: 1 min 6 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675061289
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