A film titled 'Coast Guard SPARS' urges women to join women's component of United States Coast Guard to relieve men for active duty in the sea. SPARS trained, work in laboratories and store rooms. They manage aviation operations and also work as radio technicians.
An old bearded Russian Cossack stands in the midst of a contingent of Soviet cavalry, seated on the ground, during World War 2. Closeups of some in his audience. Next, the old man is seen riding at the head of a troop of cavalry. They pass close to the camera, and then are seen from above, as they proceed along a dirt path. Marshal of the Soviet Union, Semyon Audyonny, is seen consulting with other officers. (Narrator states he is involved in training home guard cavalry.) Cavalry mounting up and heading out, past a fence where several rural people wave to them. A troop of Cossacks in Papaha (black Cossack hats) is put through their paces by their commander. He directs one of his troop to charge on horseback, brandishing his sword. The Cossack charges through a series of wooden stakes, swinging his sword at each as he passes. Closeup of one cut clean through. Final scene shows the entire troop charging in formation
Australian soldiers trained in jungle warfare in Canungra, Australia. Soldier uses a flying fox to move across a stream. Men pack their clothing and equipment in a ground sheet and swim down the stream. They cross the stream on a wired cable bridge. (World War II period).
Australian soldiers trained in jungle warfare in Canungra, Australia. Soldiers make a jungle trail by cutting a narrow passage into thick foliage area. One of the soldiers marks trails to aid troops that will follow. Soldiers carrying Bren guns climb up and down the hills and advance into the jungle. (World War II period).
Australian soldiers trained in jungle warfare in Canungra, Australia. Soldiers charge through woods. They lie on the ground and fire rifles and they move further. (World War II period).
American soldiers trained in jungle warfare in simulated combat conditions in Panama. Soldiers move through dense forests as one soldier puts camouflage make up onto the face of the other soldier. Soldiers put on flotation bladders inside their uniform. They cross the stream by swimming and rowing in rubber boats. Gasoline flames are ignited in water as soldier swim across the river and reach on the bank. (World War II period).
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