An anti-Communist demonstration at a Paris cinema in German-occupied France during World War 2. People wait outside the venue. Sign reads 'Le Peuple Russe Contre le Bolchevisme.' A large crowd inside the cinema hall including civilians and some German military officers. The crowd applauds as a French speaker takes the stage. Vichy French speaker addresses the crowd. School girls and flags behind him on the stage.
Vichy French troops recruited for the Axis war effort sing as they march through the streets of German-occupied France during World War 2. Soldiers' luggage lying at the train station, as they are inspected. Nazi German soldiers and officers seen near the group at railroad station platform. Soldiers bid farewell to their families. They board the train and wave goodbye. Chalk writing on doors of train includes a Nazi death head symbol and "Vive 8 Compagnie," possibly a reference to the 8th Sturmbrigade SS Frankreich. However, more likely is that these are soldiers of the Legion of French Volunteers against Bolshevism, or LVF, as a "Vive LVF" message can also be seen written in chalk on the side of a train car. Soldiers and civilians on the platform salute the soldiers as the train leaves the station.
A map shows area around Orel in Russia. German forces fall back from Orel. Military trucks and trains carry material to the front. German tanks, artillery, antiaircraft guns, buses and aircraft. German soldiers in a field. Soviet prisoners. A German officer talks to a captured Soviet soldier. The Soviet prisoners stack arms. Large quantities of captured armor and equipment and arms. German Pz.IV Lang tank beside a cottage. Soldiers sit in a group as one plays an accordion. German soldiers bathe, get a haircut and clean themselves. Two German soldiers read a newspaper with a German Shepherd dog beside them. Others eat and drink. (World War II period).
Soviet airplanes in flight over German positions on the eastern front during World War 2. German soldiers fire machine guns at aircraft. Smoke from bombardment. Bombing in the fields. German soldiers run for cover. A clash between Soviet and German tanks and a Soviet tank is destroyed by German tanks. Soviet tanks and German tanks during battle. Soldiers fire antiaircraft guns and artillery including closeup views firing a light field howitzer. A destroyed U.S. tank (from lend-lease program). Closeup of gaping hole in tank. Destroyed Soviet tanks. A demolished Soviet train in flames. (World War II period).
A motorcycle race begins in Bucharest. A large crowd gathered to witness the event. Competitors on their motorcycles on the race track. Policemen control the crowd. Crowd cheers. The winner crosses the finish line. Man waves the chequered flag. The crowd applauds. A guest hugs and awards the winner.
A map shows countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. German army and Italian army motorized units occupy Southern France during World War 2. German and Italian soldiers, tanks, and artillery move along on a road. Many German Quad 20mm anti aircraft guns (Flakvierling 38) in the Port of Marseilles, including some by the Marseille Basilica, high above the port . Ocean liners in the port. German soldiers sit around a truck. Sailors prepare equipment and guns. French officers explain the port facilities to German officers. Civilians in the city. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on the streets. Sign for the town of Cerbere. Motorized columns including German tanks proceed to the border with Spain. German and Spanish troops fraternize. Soldiers greet each other and interact. Fortifications are constructed on the South France coast. Axis soldiers camouflage artillery on the beach.
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