U.S. Army Air Forces aircraft on a practice mission in New Mexico during World War II. Bombardiers load bombs on B-24 Liberator bombers. The bombers drop bombs over target in New Mexico. Bomb bursts on target.
Rebel General Benavides (incorrectly spelled as Benevitas in the film slate) and the chief of staff of the Rebel Army at Juarez, Mexico. General greets Rebel Army chief of staff. They mount horses and cross a water stream led by Horse-Cart in front.
Federal Soldiers lined up for inspection at Ojinaga, Mexico. Associated Press Reporter Charles A. Pryor and cameraman on the scene. Generals Mercado (film slate says "Mercada" which is incorrect spelling) and General Castro who evacuated Ojinaga stand with other Federals. Shot of Charles A. Pryor (Chas) again, who was captured and held by Federals at Ojinaga, and released by General Castro. Views of Federal encampment with low brick buildings and tents. Horse carts cross a stream. American Punitive Expedition forces seen among those crossing. Federal gunners fire with tanks and rifles, while lined up behind an embankment. Dead men on ground and a dead horse. Federal generals look through binoculars, standing behind the firing line. Federal soldiers search for hidden treasure by dismantling rebel encampment buildings. (They are likely seeking a horde of gold that was reportedly hidden by Pancho Villa somewhere near Devils Cave on the Cerrito de la Santa Cruz, near Ojinaga).
Mexican Federal Soldiers bury dead Federals at Battle of Mesa and Ojinaga, Mexico. Soldiers bury dead Rebels at Ojinaga, piling brush upon the bodies and setting it ablaze. Captured Rebel horses driven out of Ojinaga.
Federal soldiers fire at Rebels in Ojinaga, Mexico. General Mercado and General Castro look through binoculars. Dead Rebels on ground. Federal soldiers and U.S. Army Punitive Expedition forces collect rifles and other captured equipment. U.S. Army Major McNamee, in charge of Fort Presidio, examines captured guns and ammunition.
Battle between Federal troops and Rebel Army troops at Ojinaga, Mexico. Rebel troops capture and execute a Federal sharp shooter. Soldiers seated on ground watch the execution. Dead Federal falls on ground.