Panoramic view of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) First Division training area in Gondrecourt, France, during World War 1. American troops training during the summer of 1917. A contingent is seen in formation on a field. About ten officers walk through the ranks on inspection. A mounted officer reviews 1st Division infantry on parade, led by mounted officers followed by the division marching band. The troops march on a broad front of about 25, or more, abreast. The troops stand with rifles, in a large formation at order arms. They perform simultaneous rifle drill maneuvers including: present arms;order arms; right shoulder arms; left shoulder arms; inspection arms;left shoulder arms;right shoulder arms; inspection arms; and order arms.
First Division troops of the American Expeditionary Forces at their training area.Gondrecourt, France. Two lines of soldiers stand far apart facing each other and practice bayonet moves, under direction of instructor at far end of the formations. They then run across the field in a series of short segments and practice thrusting movements with bayonets afixed to their rifles. Several are seen climbing out of a trench and running forward with poised bayonets. American and French instructors train the soldiers in technique for throwing hand grenades. The French instructors then line up and demonstrate the proper technique. (Actual hand grenades are not used.)
ME-262 training film of Luftwaffe in World War 2. An Me-262 parked at an airfield. Camera moves back and reveals the image is a framed picture on a wall. A German pilot is seated at his desk in an office. Another pilot enters, salutes and is greeted enthusiastically. The two converse about the Me-262 and training program, and then leave the office together.
Describes investment of companies in worker training and care. Several men sit in a projection room and watch a film on a screen as part of employee training. A man pounds hot iron rod with heavy machine and hammer in the forge shop of an automobile factory. Views of men working at drafting desks and at wood lathes. Young men on a wheel assembly line start nuts onto bolts on each wheel as the wheels move by on the line. Men in a curtain factory observe a giant loom weaving lace curtains.
Succession of views of Manhattan New York City skyscrapers on a busy work day. Commuters using subway and elevated trains. Trinity Church at foot of Wall Street, Manhattan, with pedestrians filling the sidewalks. A sea of commuters jamming a subway entrance, People stream through revolving doors. Large numbers of women typists at work in typing pools of offices. Skyscrapers views with pan shots from top to bottom of skyscraper building. Closeup view of lower half of train car or subway car moving by quickly. Children playing in the street near sign reading: "Danger, Congested Area."
Railroad safety in the United States. Railroad tracks curve. House in the background. Parallel road. Truck approaches the train. Train approaches. Smoke comes out of engine. Trees in the background.
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