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U.S.Major General John W. Leonard, Commander of the 9th Armored Division, informs his troops of Germany's capitulation, on VE Day, World War II
Troops of the U.S. 9th Armored Division are assembled at the Schlörplatz in Weiden, Bavaria, to hear from their commanding General, John W. Leonard. Some stand in tanks and other armored vehicles, while others stand at attention. Next scene shows the troops at parade rest. They face an improvised speaker stand with a color guard and the American flag and two unit flags. Behind it is the Gustav von Schlör monument. To the right, a road sign indicates 90 km to Regensburg. View shifts to show backs of the soldiers, with arms and hands in parade rest position, waiting for their Commander. Next, General Leonard is seen standing somewhat below and in front of the colors and color guards. He is in battle gear and appears very relaxed and informal, as he addresses the troops.View, from a distance, shows the large number of troops assembled and listening. More views, including some closeups, of the troops listening. Closeup of some soldiers reacting to the good news, by waving and doffing their helmets. Upon being dismissed, happy troops smile and converse as they disperse. (Note: Vehicles seen include: M16 Halftrack, M4 Sherman, and M36 Tank Destroyer)
U.S. 9th Artillery Division members disperse after their Commander informs them of Germany's surrender on VE Day in World War II
VE Day in Germany during World War 2. Soldiers of the U.S. Ninth Armored Division are seen leaving the the Schlörplatz in Weiden, Bavaria, where they assembled to hear the news, from their Commander, Major General John W. Leonard, that Germany had capitulated. Soldiers move their armor and equipment through the Town and others walk. They pass by a tree displaying numerous information and direction signs. Local citizens watch from sidewalks. (Note: Armored vehicles seen include M16 Halftrack, M4 Sherman Tank, and M36 Tank Destroyer.)
Film describing the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, comprising Americans of Japanese ancestry, in World War II.
Film opens showing relatives of fallen American soldiers of Japanese ancestry who made the ultimate sacrifice in the European theater of operations, during World War 2. The dead soldiers were members of the United states 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The relatives are assembled in an auditorium at a military installation in Hawaii, where the 100th Infantry is conducting a ceremony honoring their fallen heroes.Camera pans over some of the relatives. Decorations for valor are presented posthumously to some of the surviving relatives. A widow receives the Silver Star. A father receives the Distinguished Service Cross. A mother receives her son's award. Film shifts to scenes showing artillery batteries of the 100th Infantry in action at numerous battles in the Italian Campaign, including Naples, Cassino, Rapido River, Pisa, Anizo and others during World War 2. A column of 100th Infantry accompanied by armor, are seen entering Livorno, Italy. Members in a jeep are seen passing through area of complete destruction. Others pick their way through rubble, as civilians bass the opposite way,carrying salvaged belongings, Troops of the 100th move cautiously and deploy near barricades to shield from snipers. They escort captured German prisoners. Battle casualties are seen being carried into field hospitals. A medical team performing emergency surgery inside a tent. Wounded and convalescing patients being tended by a woman Army nurse. Others recovering outside tents at the field hospital. A group of 100th infantry troops taking a break. One of their medics is interviewed. Gunners seen with Browning M1917 machine gun. Troops preparing a meal in the field. A soldier presenting paper airplanes to Italian children who fly them. M4 Sherman tank parked on Italian street. Battalion members attending a Roman Catholic mass in the field. Army interviewer asks a Japanese-American Lieutenant why he fights in the U.S. Army. He responds saying "I'm fighting over here for the better things of life, and to preserve the American way of living."
United States Army 3rd Armored Division enters Cologne, Germany (WW2)
United States Army 3rd Armored Division soldiers in Cologne (Köln) Germany during World War II. Destroyed buildings along the sides of the street. Debris on the street. Tank crew and other soldiers seated on an M4 Sherman tank, in front of a damaged building. U.S. infantry moving along a sidewalk and followed by a Sherman tank. Glimpse of a white flag displayed on nearby building. View over the shoulder of American infantryman, firing his rifle, from rubble at side of road. An M26 Pershing tank and a jeep are parked in the street. The Pershing is firing at a building. The infantryman fires his rifle again. Two M36 Jackson tank destroyers drive past the firing Pershing tank.
United States First and Ninth Army troops advancing into Germany starting from Aachen (WWII)
United States First Army soldiers advance into Germany during World War II. Map shows the position of United States and British troops such as the First and Ninth Armies after taking Aachen, near Cologne. First and Ninth Army troops carry supplies as they advance out of Aachen. M4 Sherman tanks and trucks are moving on the roads and forests. Soldiers sit on top of a truck. First Army troops stand by the rough, muddy road. First Army soldiers sitting on dugouts. Howitzer under a canopy firing at German positions. Tanks and artillery barrage enemy positions. Observation officer orders on the phone. The Howitzer recoils after firing. Black cloud of smoke forms over enemy position. Army tanks fire their artillery one by one. Soldiers in prone position firing with rifles. Soldiers fire with a Browning M1917A1 machine gun. A medic uses medicinal drops on an unconscious soldier. Equipment advancing along the area. Smoke rising due to the firing in the foreground. Medics treating wounded soldiers on the battlefront. Bomb damaged buildings along the sides of a street. Soldiers searching houses. Soldiers firing with a Browning M1919 machine gun from a house window. Troops acting as decoys to reveal enemy snipers. A wounded soldier crawls in the mud to get to a medic. Soldier lowers his head when a shell is dropped. Captured German prisoners of war are led away.
Free French 2nd Armored division pass damaged storefronts and waving locals in La Haye Du Puits (WW2)
French civilians welcome the arrival of the first Free French troops during the liberation of La Haye du Puits in World War 2. French boys in bicycles ride past a boarded-up storefront named “M. Gigory Tapisserie Literie …” (“M. Gigorie Tapestry Beddings … “ in English ). The French flag is waving above the storefront. M4 Sherman of the Free French 2nd Armored division pass by the Tapisserie shop, Le Coley bourrellerie (“saddlery” in English) and the Lebarbanchon Boulangerie. Shop windows and buildings show damage from bombings. French men, women and children wave at incoming Free French soldiers. French children waving happily at the soldiers.
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