United States 1104th Engineers Combat group in Germany during World War II. A bulldozer in operation as it removes earth from the entrance of a German pillbox. It removes mud to uncover the entrance to the pillbox. Men use shovels to remove the dirt from the entrance of the pillbox. A soldier with a welding torch as he cuts and removes the door of the pillbox. An explosion occurs. The pillbox after the explosion. A man climbs up onto the damaged pillbox.
Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz speaks to naval officers and civilians, on third anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Sailors salute as he boards a ship. Admiral Nimitz with Admiral Halsey. Fleet of The United States ships underway to attack Japanese enemy. Battleships fire guns at enemy. Rockets being fired from U.S. ships. U.S. amphibious landing at Leyte. Japanese military show their commitment to fight. U.S. Navy crews at work aboard ships preparing to engage Japanese fleet at Leyte Gulf. Heavy U.S. naval gunfire. U.S. navy aircraft take off from carrier and engage Japanese in aerial combat. U.S. aircraft bomb Japanese ships and U.S. ships defend against Japanese air attacks. Japanese survivors floating on debris and life rafts in the ocean. U.S. wounded in stretcher. Dead Americans honored at sea by their comrades in an official ceremony.
Admiral Nimitz and Admiral Halsey in conversation, aboard a U.S. ship. Scenes of U.S. battle at sea, against Japanese forces during Philippine campaign of World War II. U.S. assault troops boarding landing boats. Japanese aircraft carriers launching Kamikaze aircraft. U.S. navy ships defending with antiaircraft fire. Carrier crew fighting fire after being struck by Kamikaze. U.S. aircraft crash landing on carrier deck. Japanese Kamikazes successfully striking U.S. aircraft carriers. Clip shows many incoming Kamikaze aircraft with many being hit and landing in ocean, and other striking US Navy ship targets.
From a Japanese propaganda newsreel, in English, released during World War 2: Philippines President Jose Laurel and members of his cabinet kneel at prayer in a church, to celebrate 1st Anniversary of the Second Philippine Republic (while the Philippines was under Japanese occupation during World War 2). Philippine soldiers march on street. President Laurel gives a brief speech. Officials and civilians listen to his speech. People on street with banner reading 'Independence Anniversary'. Leaflets given to civilians by Filipino stage and movie stars. Performers read poetry and sing, including Norma Blancaflor (birth name Lydia Jurado Velasco) and Corazon Noble (Ms. Patrocinio Abad). The Philippines flag. (World War II period).
Japanese propaganda newsreel, in English, released from the Philippines during World War 2: Closeup views of Japanese pilots as they are briefed and take off in their aircraft from a Filipino airfield to attack United States Task Force 58 in World War 2. A variety of Japanese warplanes take off to attack the U.S. Naval Task Force. Among those seen are: Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (Frank) fighters; Yokosuka D4Y Suise (Comet) dive bombers; and twin engine G4M1 (Betty) bombers. Aircraft are directed from a Control tower made of wood and bamboo with camouflage covering. Formations of the Japanese warplanes are seen flying overhead. Japanese battleships at sea firing their guns, planes in the air, and torpedoes being launched. Japanese trucks distribute newspapers telling of the Japanese victory over the American Naval Task Force. Filipinos reading the papers.
The United States officers stationed outside Manila. Study contour maps of Japanese position and surrender leaflets. Officer points at book and another officer writes on paper. Two soldiers converse with each other standing outside tents. They read the leaflet and smile. (World War II period).
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