Friedrich Schmiedl rocket-mail experiments in Austria for delivering postal mail over a distance. Schmiedl stands with a rocket. A launch site at Schöckl, near Graz, with a stand on ground. A rocket is launched. A rocket carrying postal mail descending by means of a parachute attached to it.
Battle-weary American soldiers attend an open air chuch service by a barn in Normandy. U.S. gunners commence a concerted artillery barrage before tanks and infantry advance toward Saint Lo, France, in World War 2. Various artillery and tanks are seen, including one M4 Sherman Crab Tank (Mine sweeper). P-47s, flying low altitude close support missions, bomb a critical target, and troops move ahead on the way to Saint Lo. Two German soldiers run to surrender. Saint Lo falls. Scenes of the devastation in the city.
Allied forces entering Germany during World War 2. The German population is not welcoming. Rainy weather makes it difficult for armor and vehicles to move. U.S. soldier bailing water out of his trench. Troops slogging through mud with their mess kits. General Dwight D. Eisenhower visiting U.S. infantry at the front in the mud.
Allied forces at Juelich during World War II in Germany. U.S. troops cross Roer (Rur) River in assault boats. Soldiers debark at bank. Signs "Expecting life - Finding death" and "Life is short -- War long" written on a wall at bank as a boat approaches. Ruins in Juelick. Wrecked buildings. Soldier sitting in hole in buiding wall playing a tuba. The arrowhead enclosed "T" of the U.S. Army 36th Infantry Division is clearly visible on his helmet. Soldiers on a hillside. Infantry walking through antitank obstacles at the Siegfried line.
American troops take time out during advance into Germany during World War 2. Sign erected by American soldiers, in a field in Germany, reads: "Rhine Rodeo." What appears to be a sign for highway "112" is behind and an artillery piece sits in field in background. Two U.S. soldiers in top hats laugh as they watch others, who appear to be experienced cowboys, take turns in bronco busting and other rodeo events. Local German civilians and youth watch events from the side of the field. U.S. troops seen moving on further into Germany.
Colonel Amen questions Alois Hoellriegel during Nuremberg Trial after World War 2 in Nuremberg, Germany. A court room scene. Men sit at tables with documents and papers. Alois Hoellriegel, stands near the witness box. He takes oath and then sits in the witness box. A guard stands behind him. Colonel Amen stands at a dais and questions Alois. Men wearing head sets sit in the court room. A translator translates the questions in German. Alois speaks on microphone. He tells of his service in Mathausen concentration camp and visits paid to the camp by Kaltenbrunner and Von Shirack. Colonel Amen asks him if he could recognize Von Shirak in the room. He looks around the room and nods his head in affirmation. Colonel Amen moves to a men, converse and comes back to the dais.
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