An incident at the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in Korea. Soldiers of the 7th Infantry Division walk to bunker area. U.S. Soldier sighting through Starlight scope mounted on M-14 rifle. Bushes and mountainous terrain of DMZ.
French General De Lattre De Tasigny raises a toast to S M Bao-Dai and the Vietnamese Governor in Dong-Trieu, Vietnam.
Army tank driver demonstrates ability to smoothly rotate turret on M47 Patton tank. A line of tanks proceeds on a road. Maneuverability of tank and turret is demonstrated as a tank is underway on the road. Tanks drive through a water obstacle. Many new tanks are seen parked in marshaling area. A tank driver climbs out of tank and greets U.S. Army officer and a civilian.
A large number of United States M47 Patton tanks are parked at the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) manufacturing plant in Schenectady, New York. A convoy of the tanks moves at high speed over a highway. Close views of wheels and treads as the tanks are moving. Crew members are seen in various hatches. View of tank stopped with crew member waving from top hatch.
United States Air Force personnel in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. USAF personnel stands by a sandbagged and barbed wire perimeter. Personnel seated and armed with M-16 rifles. Personnel stand near drums. One dons helmet and views of personnel standing.
General Alfred M. Gruenther stands with other top NATO officers as he begins his assignment as Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). Others seen include U.S. Air Force General Lauris Norstad; British Field Marshal Montgomery; and French Marshal Juin. Flags are lowered and then all NATO country flags are raised. General Gruenther speaks briefly from the podium. Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) emblem is seen on shoulder of a soldier. General Gruenther is congratulated by several of the other senior NATO officers.
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