Sequence taken from the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis, CA-35 at Majuro Atoll, Mashall Islands, during World War 2. Time 00:05 to 00:11 starboard view of an Essex class aircraft carrier with the battleship USS Iowa, BB-61 on the horizon. Time 00:12 to 00:14 starboard view of an Independence class light aircraft carrier. Time 00:31 to 00:50 stern view of the battleship USS New Jersey, BB-62, in all blue measure 21 camouflage. Time 00:51 to 00:55 port side view of the battleship USS Tennessee, BB-43, in measure 32/1d camouflage, with a Cleveland class light cruiser in the background off the stern. Time 00:56 to 00:57 Left to right, Essex class aircraft carrier; battleship USS Colorado, BB-45, in measure 32/16d camouflage; battleship USS Pennsylvania, BB-38, tied up next to a cargo ship; Essex class aircraft carrier. Time 00:58 to 01:04 another port side view of the battleship USS Tennessee, BB-43, in measure 32/1d camoflage. Time 01:06 to 01:11 port side view of the light cruiser USS Santa Fe, CL-60. Time 01:15 to 01:17 stern view of the light cruiser USS Mobile, CL-63. Time 01:18 to 01:51 now tied up next to the cargo ship already replenishing ammunition of the battleship USS Pennsylvania, tied up on the other side.
A U.S. cemetery near Colleville-sur-Mer France after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. American soldiers receive communion at a beach. American Honor Guard doing a 3-volley rifle salute for a burial ceremony. A U.S. soldier, a U.S. sailor and a British soldier open tinned rations and eat. A bugler sounds a call. U.S. soldiers assembled for the burial ceremony. The soldiers with their heads bowed. A chaplain speaks. A Catholic priest, Reverend Father William Dempsey, of New York City, prays at an altar set up on a jeep hood. French civilians with flowers at the ceremony, including the Mayor of Colleville, Mr. Poidevin.
A training film in the United States details the role of Combat MP (Military Police) of the United States Army in supporting river crossing during war. MPs control the movement of a barge loaded with equipment across a river. An MP directs traffic at a road junction. Process of rerouting shows a platoon of MPs advancing and being blocked by an obstacle. The platoon leader makes a radio contact with traffic headquarters. MP personnel check maps in a jeep before advancing further. An MP directs traffic on a new route. Tanks move up a pontoon bridge to cross the river. Other roles of MP shows directing a straggler.
The Mummers Parade held on New Year's Day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Men dressed up as women (men in drag) in dancing costumes parade along South Broad street. Spectators lined up on sidewalks. The American flag is spread and carried along the street by men.
British Army's 'Special Force' Chindits comprising of Britishers, West Indians and East Indians at a camp near Kamaing, Burma during World War II. The camp site as seen from a river. Men rest, eat, have hair cut and receive new clothing at the camp.
Military training of United States armed forces. A recruitment process underway. Men who are new recruits for the U.S. Army enter a building during draft or enlistment procedures. The recruited personnel taken to training grounds. Men get off a bus. They learn to march on the parade grounds. Men exercise for their physical fitness. They practice rifle shooing and marksmanship with various targets.
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