A palace in Moscow with Stalin's sculpture is seen. Saint Basil Cathedral at Red Square. People gather in large numbers outside the cathedral. A newsstand shop where Stalin's poster is seen. Among publicatins seen in several languages are copies of a paper called New Times A procession moves on the streets. Officials including Molotov pose for a photograph. People from different parts of the country are seen. A soldier teaches fighting tactics to tribesmen. (World War II period).
Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) prepare their equipment and prepare to drop behind enemy lines in France, the night before D-Day. They assemble in "sticks" and board C-47 transports painted in large white stripes to assure they will be recognized and not shot down by U.S. Navy ships, or other friendly fire. They are bid farewell by a three-star General. The aircraft take off one after another bound for the Normandy coast. (World War II period).
Formation of African American soldiers performs series of complicated drills "by the numbers" under instructions of drill sergeant. Soldiers march down the street and do silent partial marches to the rear. A young boy in shorts, wearing a british army jacket marches beside them.. A small black dog is shown. (World War II period).
Korean soldiers set up and fire mortars, machine guns and heavy artillery during the Korean War. One wounded soldier is treated. American soldiers are seen briefly, trudging up the side of a muddy road beside jeeps.
Contingents of Soviet and American soldiers march in military tribute to Soviet-American friendship. The pageant is reviewed by Major General John Russell Dean, Commander of the U.S. Military Mission in Moscow, and his Soviet counterpart. The exercise concludes with a Soviet officer and an American officer saluting one another and shaking hands. Snow is falling. Spectators include official Soviet and American families, all dressed warmly, some in furs, Small boy seen in huge white fur coat. U.S. National Seal displayed along side Soviet Red Star. (World War II period).
A large number of Jewish immigrants from Europe in Palestine are monitored and processed by British soldiers, after World War 2. The immigrants are in good spirits and some are dancing the Hora. Groups of immigrant men are seen. One man is seen drying clothes on stone bank of drainage ditch.
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