A film on general and special training of U.S. paratroopers during World War 2. U.S. army soldiers prepare parachute packs in the United States. An airplane in flight overhead. The paratroopers jumping out of the airplane. They descend towards a snowy mountainous area. They carry arms and ammunition. The paratroopers skiing on the snow in warm, all white winter uniform clothing. A paratrooper holding a rifle is lying in a prone position.
A World War II film titled: 'Parachutists in Training' on training of U.S. paratroopers. A training of the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, United States. A board reads: 'Headquarters 503rd Parachute Infantry'. The paratroopers holding rifles march in formation. Trees in the background. The paratroopers jump from dummy airplanes.
A film on training of U.S. paratroopers. Commander of the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment William Miles Miley discussing with an officer at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, United States. Soldiers standing in formation. A building in the background. A car arrives. U.S. Army General George Catlett Marshall and British Army Field Marshal John Dill get off the car. They inspect the troops and equipment. Equipment placed on the ground. Officers discuss. They look at equipment. A parked airplane. Paratroopers standing at attention, equipped with parachutes and other equipment. An officer inspects the equipment of the paratroopers. The paratroopers board the airplane. A man gives a signal to take off. The airplane takes off and is in flight. The paratroopers seated inside the airplane. They stand up after getting orders and get ready for jumping. They jump out of the airplane. The paratroopers descend with the help of parachutes. Officers watching the maneuvers. The paratroopers lined up for an inspection. General Marshall and other officers inspect them. (World War II period).
U.S. soldiers in Maidieres, France during World War II. Soldiers of the 317th Regiment move into the town of Maidieres. Buildings along the sides of a street. Medics carrying a wounded man on a litter rush through the streets. Soldiers seated near a building. They eat food. A soldier talks to a woman.
U.S. soldiers in Maidieres, France during World War II. Soldiers move across fields. They walk into a city. Buildings along street sides. Civilians meet the soldiers. A sign board on a street. The soldiers advance across an area. They prepare to fire mortars. The mortar team fires several rounds.
U.S. soldiers in Luxeuil-Les-Bains, France during World War II. Jeeps ford a river. A bulldozer spreads gravel over a crossing. Trees in the background. Other soldiers watch the activities.
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