An operator types on an early printing telegraph machine. A man reads a paper punch tape as another man uses a telegraph Morse code perforator to convert messages to Morse code.
People worldwide celebrate Armistice Day on 11 November 1918, then end of WWI. Crowds cheerfully wave with their hats in the streets. Some British flags seen. A truck with soldiers and American flags slowly drives in the middle of a crowded road. People cheerfully wave USA flags and hats to celebrate the November 11, 1918 Armistice, which ended fighting on land, sea and air in World War I between the Allies and Germany, the last remaining Central Power opponent.
"The Big Picture” host Alexander Scourby interviews General Omar Bradley, the architect of Operation Cobra in Normandy during World War II. General Omar Bradley recounts his experience with handling Operation Cobra in Normandy. Omar Bradley attributes several factors for Operation Cobra’s success such as the aggressive and strong fighting spirit of the American troops, the teamwork displayed by the combat armies and air force, the alertness of subordinate commanders such as General Collins. On Martin Blumenson’s book, “Breakout and Pursuit”, General Omar Bradley says that reading the book sounds like “traveling down the road in the daylight than is the time you had taken it in the dark. It is generally familiar, which is always interesting to see the whole picture- part of which is hidden before”. General Omar Bradley gives a positive review on the historicity and veracity of “Breakout and Pursuit”. General Omar Bradley speaks about the value of military historians studying the events of World War 2. “Despite the fact that the weapons of war changes, the principle of war remain the same” said Omar Bradley. “War was a big thing in all our lives. We’ve been reading about the Revolution, the Civil War for a long time, to get a clear picture of ourselves as a nation. The Army is giving us the ability to do that now. The greatest war we have ever fought in our history” said General Bradley as he concludes the interview.
A couple dines at an Italian trattoria restaurant. A waiter, wearing folk attire, serves Fettucine Alfredo to the couple while musicians perform traditional Italian music. A young woman tosses a coin in a fountain inside the restaurant. A couple playing Morra- an Italian hand game similar to “Rock, Paper, Scissors”.
A recovery team retrieves large Apollo rocket parts from an ocean. Men in orange suits on board a retrieval ship. A deep-sea diver climbs on board ship. Men accompany the deep-sea diver (without helmet). A man peers into a tank. A diver puts on his helmet. Diver climbs down the metal stairs of the ship. Men lower the oxygen hose of diver. A large part from a NASA Apollo rocket is recovered from the ocean. Another large rocket part is being pulled out of the water. Man peering from outside a submarine. Salvaged rocket parts.
A casino dealer spins a money wheel. Dealer rolls dice on a craps table. He discusses bets and odds. The dice rest on the table after rolling. The man reshuffles dice and rolls a seven on the craps table. Dealer throws a ball into a spinning roulette wheel. Dealer approaches craps table. Two dice showing six on the craps table. The dealer moves the two dice away from each other. Man spins casino money wheel and fans a deck of cards.
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