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Polish Refugees travel three years and 3 thousand miles to Iran during World War II.
Many Polish refugees are seen in the final phase of their monumental trek of three years and three thousand miles from Poland, during World War 2. Scene shifts to Poland in 1939, where polish refugees crowd roads carrying their belongings in wooden carts and other conveyances. They are seen at a rest stop where they obtain food. Animated map shows path of refugees fleeing East into the Soviet Union, following the German invasion in August, 1939. The path continues Southeast in 1941, as they flee from the German campaign, Operation Barbarossa, into the Soviet Union. Their journey continues along the west coast of the Caspian Sea, through the Caucasus, to Persia (Iran). Views of refugees arriving at the Persian border, where they are seen near many tents, and being provided with articles of clothing from British and American Red Cross Stations. Refugees donning new shoes and other items. Young girls having their hair styled. Refugees sit at long tables where they receive hot meals. A teacher conducts an outdoor class for Polish refugee children. Closeup of children at their desks. Refugee women are seen tilling soil to plant crops, while fathers and grown sons and daughters leave to join the new armies of the Polish Government in Exile. Views of Polish women, in uniforms marching and of uniformed armed Polish soldiers, as well becoming part of the Allied war against the Axis powers. Polish refugees at an outdoor shrine, offering prayers for the safety of their members in the military. New polish refugee arrivals at the Persian border being greeted by others, many of whom are family members.
Steam locomotive train traveling through Iran (WW2)
A train travels through mountainous desert in Iran during World War II. Steam train passes through a desert plain near Rahgerd Station.
Steam train passes through mountains in Iran near Rahgerd Station (WW2)
United States soldier holds a title card. Steam locomotive train passes by mountainous area in Iran during World War II. Train heads toward snowy mountains. Some cars in train are tanker cars.
United States Army truck and jeep convoy drives through desert in Iran (WW2)
View of mountainous desert in Iran. United States convoy of army trucks and jeeps drive through desert during World War II.
Smiling US soldier, various United States Army signs and notices on mess hut in Iran (WW2)
United States soldiers walk out of mess hut at Rahgerd Station in Iran carrying their mess kits during World War II. Shirtless American soldier smiles at the camera and waves while holding a water melon. Signs saying “All Military Personnel will FURNISH and CLEAN their own MESS KITS” and “NOTICE This mess operated only for M.R.S. personal on duty. No other personnel will be served. By order”. Sign says “For M.R.S. Personnel on duty only”. Sign says “Every man plays a part in moving goods to Russia M.R.S. Performance for this month 105% of target Keep em rolling!”
United States soldiers play poker inside mess hut at Rahgerd Station in Iran (WW2)
United States soldiers play poker in Iran at Rahgerd Station during World War II. The dealer player distributes cards. Players begin to bet their ante with chips. Player counts his chips as his friends continue with the game. Soldier holding a cigarette and two cards on his right hand while players bet .