Oceanographic Prediction Systems in the United States. Interior of a large work space. A man in a long white coat stands by a hydraulic press. The man moves from the place. The press begins to lower slowly. Two technicians stand near a heavy piece of equipment in the large space.
Yachts being given final cleaning and checks before the America's cup race, in Newport, Rhode island. In opening scene, the racing yacht, Intrepid, is seen up on blocks, and surrounded by scaffolding, in a boatyard. "Intrepid New York" is inscribed on her stern. Several men stand nearby. Next, the Australian entry, "Dame Pattie," is also seen out of water, as her crew hoses down and cleans her hull. Change of scene shows others of her crew washing her sails with a hose and long-handles brushes, in a pool, at Vernon Court, which is serving as their headquarters during the event.
United States soldiers of 4th Battalion assault on Hill 875 South West of Dakto in South Vietnam. The priest reads the prayer. Captain John P Trop of 4th Battalion holds thanks giving service between the bushes and branches. Soldiers during sermon. Trop serves communion. He dips wafers in wine and hands them to tired soldiers. (Vietnam War period).
U.S. Army assault on Hill 875 South West of Dakto, South Vietnam. U.S. soldiers of the 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment's 2nd and 4th Battalions move up trail through woods for the assault. Officer stops and talk to a soldier. Other soldiers join them. A soldier talks on radio. The troops pause until supporting strikes are made ahead of them before moving forward. They repeat this action several times until they reach the summit, now abandoned by the enemy, leaving only wreckage, a tangle of burnt bush and trees and a charred corpse. Soldiers carry a rolled litter. (Vietnam War period).
United States soldiers help the wounded in South Vietnam. Soldier with a casualty on litter. Litter is put down. Soldier moves through clutter. Wounded on litter is carried with difficulty. Soldier runs by out of breath and crouches near another man. Fire starts in the background. Soldier calls out and points. Soldiers go through bushes. (Vietnam War period).
U.S. soldiers help wounded comrades in South Vietnam. Soldiers crouch and move up. Unshaven soldier looks at fire and talks. A soldier catches shovels thrown by him. Wounded soldier is helped over branches. Soldier crouches and talks on radio. A soldier near him directs the man who walks in. Two men dig. Two men carry empty litter. Six men carry a man on litter. (Vietnam War period).
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