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FSSF soldiers advance on a road and through grassy terrain during World War 2

American soldiers of the First Special Service Force (FSSF, or sometimes referred to as SSF or "The Devil's Brigade") (elite joint American-Canadian commando unit) walk in single file along a road and through high grasses, passing barbed wire or razor wire entanglements. The U.S. Army soldiers are carrying backpacks, gear, and rifles.

Date: 1944, May
Duration: 1 min 1 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080868
American troops in combat zones in Italy during World War 2

An M4 Sherman tank drives past the camera, a U.S. Army soldier visible in the hatch, with a ruined building in the background. In an open field, plumes of smoke rise from distant explosions. In the final shot, a military jeep transports a soldier wounded in battle. A medic holds an IV bag above the wounded soldier, whose face is visible.

Date: 1944, May 23
Duration: 54 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080869
Wrecked tanks and FSSF escorting prisoners of war during World War 2

Camera man slate indicates location is near Mussolini Canal. Past a tree line and ruined building, distant explosions cause smoke to rise. In the next shot, a steady line of German prisoners of war (POW) march toward the camera, many with hands behind their backs, captured by the First Special Service Force (FSSF, or sometimes referred to as SSF or "The Devil's Brigade") (elite joint American-Canadian commando unit) during their attack in Italy, World War II. FSSF soldiers march alongside the prisoners, holding rifles ready. A smaller group of prisoners, all with their hands on their heads, march past armed FSSF soldiers and a tank. In the next scene, FSSF soldiers march away from the camera, passing a knocked-out U.S. Army M4 Sherman tank. Later, a group of soldiers inspects three knocked-out Panzer IV tanks on the side of the road. Some soldiers are seen using shovels at the edge of the road. The final shot zooms in on a destroyed German Panzer IV tank.

Date: 1944, May 24
Duration: 2 min 15 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080870
Anzio Beachhead forces unite with southern front troops near Borgo Sabotino and Terracina, Italy, during World War 2

A group of American and British forces pose in front of a tank, waving and shaking hands. Next, the U.S. Army 48th Combat Engineers are seen working at a sector of road where a bridge had been blown up by the Germans. Soon after, U.S. Army Lieutenant Francis Xavier Buckley of the 48th Combat Engineers, wearing long coat, shakes hands with Captain Souza of the Anzio Beachhead troops. Captain Souza is seen smoking a pipe. Next scene shows a group of soldiers walking towards the camera, led by U.S. Army General Mark W. Clark. General Clark shakes hands with the first US II Corps officer to reach the link-up location. In the background, British soldiers of the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment cheer. Additional close-ups of soldiers smiling and shaking hands, marking the end of the Anzio campaign in Italy, World War II.

Date: 1944, May 25
Duration: 2 min 52 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080871
Battle of Empress Augusta Bay: United States Task Force Division 46 and Division 45 advance towards Japanese enemy target.

Artistic rendition: Diagram shows United States Destroyer Division 46 firing torpedoes at the Japanese enemy ships. Explosions as the enemy positions are hit. Task Force Division 46 and Division 45 ships advance towards the enemy target. The radar show friendly planes in range. Note shows results of the battle. (World War II period).

Date: 1943, November 1
Duration: 6 min 0 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022405
President Eisenhower and Mrs Eisenhower board the Presidential plane Columbine at Quonset Point in United States.

Helicopter lands on ground at Quonset Point in United States. President Eisenhower and his wife disembark the helicopter along with naval aide and other officers. Eisenhower removes his hat and is greeted by a naval officer. Eisenhower and party walk towards the Presidential plane Columbine. They walk up the ramp of the plane. The doorway is closed and the ramp is pushed away. Columbine in the parking area prepares for the take off. Crew pulls cable from the aircraft. Three naval Officers stand by. Navy plane director guides the plane. Columbine taxies for take off.

Date: 1960, July
Duration: 2 min 17 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675028266