Just prior to the outbreak of World War 2, Queen Mary, widow of King George V and mother of kings Edward VIII and George VI, arrives in Shorncliffe, England to review the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own). She is escorted by Commander of the Regiment and a civilian official, as they walk past parked armored vehicles and past the ranks of troops at attention. Carrying a parasol, Queen Mary stops to speak with an aged veteran of the Regiment. Next, she is seen seated on a bleacher bench, surrounded by officers of the Regiment, posing for a group picture.
A film depicts the damages and effects of avalanches. Mountainous region in the United States. Snow covered mountains. Heavy damage and loss of life is caused due to avalanches. A man trudging through snow and walking uphill. The soldiers should know to deal with the situations during avalanches. (World War II period).
A film depicts the causes of avalanches. Mountainous region in the United States. Snow covered mountains. A chart depicts observations and a diagram. Soldiers advancing on the mountainous area with the help of skies. They carry a mortar with them to cause an artificial avalanche. They place the mortar after removing the surface snow. The mortar is adjusted and inspected. The observer watching the slope to be fired through binoculars. The mortar is loaded and fired. The shells explode and the slope snow tumbles down. A man watching through binoculars. More shells are fired and the artificial avalanche occurs. (World War II period).
A film depicts the causes of avalanches. Mountainous region in the United States. Snow covered mountains. Soldiers advancing forward after the mortar fire and inspection of the snow. A soldier caught in the avalanche. Several soldiers working to rescue the soldier. They use various rescue equipment. Soldiers lined up near the area where the soldier is predicted to be caught. They shovel the snow. The tool strikes the body of the soldier and the soldier is taken out. He is wrapped in a blanket and carried out from the area. The snow is cleared of his mouth and he is given artificial respiration. Then the soldier is placed on a sled and the skiers take him out of the area. (World War II period).
U.S. officers and soldiers are awarded in Aisne, France. Brigadier General Robert M Montague, Commanding General of the Division Artillery, 83rd Division awards medals to the officers and men of the 322nd Field Artillery, 83rd Division. The General awards Silver Star to a soldier. An officer reading citations. The General pins a medal on another soldier. (World War II period).
An American Red Cross wagon in Aisne, France. American Red Cross wagon parked. Soldiers having coffee and dough nuts. Two Red Cross girls dancing with the soldiers. Other soldiers watching them. Soldiers taking cigarettes from a tray which a girl is holding. Club mobile in the background. Two soldiers dance with one another. (World War II period).
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