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U.S. troops in Scotland rehearse for amphibious invasion of Normandy, France during World War II

Higgins Boats (landing craft) from the USS Bayfield (APA-33) are seen heading toward the shore on the River Clyde in Scotland, where they carried out amphibious landing exercises from 14 March, through 21 March,1944, in preparation for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War 2.. Snow-covered mountains dominate the background. View of a U.S. Coast Guardsman standing in one of the boats. Several landing craft are seen near the shore in the background. Snow extends almost as low as the beach. Several landing craft moving in loose formation across the water, with rising moon low on horizon in background. View of one Higgins Boat plowing through the water, towards the camera. The moon is now higher in the sky. American troops wading ashore through surf, in the moonlight. Some stars are visible high in the background sky. Troops coming ashore along a wide stretch of beach. Clouds obscure the sky.

Date: 1944, March
Duration: 29 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049846
United States battleships in fog in the Firth of Forth, Scotland during World War I

Battleships of U.S. Division nine, seen dimly,in fog in the Firth of Forth, Scotland after World War I. At first, nothing is moving and water is glassy smooth. Smoke rising from stack of one Batleship. View of the Turkish battlecruiser TCG Yavuz. A flushdeck destroyer seen dimly in the fog. A British aircraft carrier with airplane poised on a catapult. Several views of U.S. battleships sitting still in the fog.

Date: 1918
Duration: 3 min 34 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675060920
British Admiral David Beatty welcomes U.S. ships of Division Nine to the Allied Grand Fleet, in Scotland during World War I.

U.S. Naval officers of Battleship Division Nine line up to receive British Admiral David Beatty, who comes aboard the USS New York (BB-34) to welcome the American warships to the Royal Grand Fleet, in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. Motor launches loiter at the ship's side. Contingent of World War 1 uniformed U.S. Marines marches past on the deck, and then begins double-time. Contingent of U.S. Navy sailors, in blue coats and wool caps,double-times past the officers. Admiral Beatty gives a speech of welcome to assembled U.S. officers and sailors, from a raised dais on aft deck. The view is framed between two aft 14 inch guns. The ship's Captain, thanks Admiral Beatty and makes some remarks and leads the ship's company in a series of hat-waving cheers. A woman is seen leaving the ship, assisted by the Warrant Officer,Bosun's Mate, carrying a megaphone, as a Marine stands by, and Admiral Beatty waves farewell from the ships deck. Senior officers, including a British General, stand about on deck.

Date: 1917
Duration: 1 min 54 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675061040
Arnold Palmer holds the British Open Championship trophy in Troon, Scotland.

Large crowd gathers at British Open Championship in Troon, Scotland. A board reads names of the players. Arnold Palmer signs autograph. Palmer plays stroke at golf course and sets a record for British Open. Palmer holds trophy.

Date: 1962, July 16
Duration: 1 min 45 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675035449
King of Norway Olav V received by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip and British Prime Minister McMillan on his visit to Scotland.

King Olav V of Norway pays a state visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The Norwegian king arrives to Edinburgh by train. Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, and British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan along with other dignitaries, receive King Olav V. A procession in horse drawn carriages and Queen's cavaliers escorts the guest. The Highlander troops guard the roads on both sides. A huge crowd cheer for the king.

Date: 1962, September 22
Duration: 57 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675036645
King George at Scottish Games in Braemer, Scotland.

Neville Chamberlain before meeting with his war cabinet in London, England. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and their children arrive at Scottish games in Braemer, Scotland. Royal family enjoy as participants compete in various events like shot put. Men perform a Scottish dance. People gathered outside the building where the war cabinet meets in London, England. A barrage balloon takes off and in flight.

Date: 1938, September 19
Duration: 52 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049448