Allied troops occupy Cassino in Italy. The allied troops advance with tanks and artillery. They fire from damaged buildings. Enemy comes out of hiding places and surrender. Soldiers patrol in occupied and destroyed town of Cassino. Soldiers give candy to Italian children. General Charles De Gaulle and General Clark converse with each other. (World War II period).
Mop up operation by British Allied forces in Florence, Italy, during World War 2. South African and New Zealand troops advance on tanks. Soldier looks through binoculars. Views of city of Florence including Florence Cathedral (Duomo). View of Ponte Vecchio bridge in the city, the only one spared by the German forces who destroyed all other bridges over the Arno River at Florence. Soldier fires from the hidden area. Explosions in the city. Soldiers patrol on streets of Florence. Civilians on streets, including some partisan civilian soldiers aiding in the elimination of German sniper positions.
Activities of United States Navy salvage units on beachhead Anzio, Italy. United States sailor exits dugout with sandbag wall. A pup comes out of his own small dugout. A group of sailors erects sign board that reads 'Los Angeles 8000 miles'. Shell bursts in the background and sailors lie down on ground. Pun in sandbag dugout. Beach area with water front.
Activities of United States Navy salvage units on beachhead, Anzio, Italy. Vehicles move on a street of bombed Anzio. Ships moored on water front. View of the city in the background. People on the street. Damaged buildings in the city. (World War II period).
Activities of United States Navy salvage units on beachhead, Anzio, Italy during World War 2. 90 mm guns camouflaged at Army installations. Dugouts and tents in camp area. United States troops wash clothes in front of tents. Army cook rings dinner gong. Sailors stand in line for food. They sit at table in open area and eat their food. Sailors lay rifles and guns on table over a white cloth. Humorous sign at dining table says "Los Angeles city limits."
Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini reviews Fascist Youth in Rome, Italy. Thousands of boys and girls march during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Nation's entry into the World War. The advancement of the youngsters to higher grades in semi-military organizations fostered by the government. Benito Mussolini on horseback. Young girls and boys march in uniform.
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