Munitions manufacture in Germany. Steel workers use chain hoists to move a 1650 kg steel ingot into a furnace. Another ingot, weighing 6000 kg is taken from the furnace and placed under a drop forge. Men maneuver the ingot as it is being hammered. it gradually reduces in circumference and increases in length. The useless end is cut off by placing a steel cutter under the forge hammer. The forged piece is conveyed to the next stage of manufacture.
Steel worker cuts an artillery shell casing in half and displays the cross sections. Newly fabricated 14 inch shells are moved by crane. A machinist files surface of a shell being turned. Shells being moved over rollers on plant floor. Loading powder into shells. Moving shells with motorized cart and chain sling.
British Army personnel in carefree pose under a tarpaulin. A soldier shouldering rifle walks past. British officers and men at a refreshment stand set up by Belgian ladies. They enjoy snacks and drinks. A baguette of bread and drinks on the table. One soldier pays for several items that he takes away. Behind them is a substantial stone building with doric columns.
Russian Cossacks in uniform, with boots and sabers, lie on a hillside to pose for cinematographer. They are relaxed and smile.
French paratroops preparing to board JU-52 (Amiot AaC 1 Toucan) trimotor transport aircraft for an air drop. Puppy dog mascot seen amongst their packs. They board the aircraft. Views of French paratroops descending from the JU-52 tromotor aircraft, and landing in a field in Indochina.
A truck is unloaded from a ship in Algiers, Algeria, North Africa. Men remove hoisting chains from around the tires of the truck. Trucks move past on a road in front of a building with company name: "Compagnie Generale Transatlantique" on its front and a sign : ' Telegraphs, Telephones' on the side of the building. Trucks parked in front of the building. Trucks and equipment are unloaded from the ship. Men stand near the equipment.
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