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Wounded evacuated from shell-damaged landing craft off Normandy coast during World War 2

Stretcher carrying wounded is lowered onto transport ship (AP). Close and medium views of U.S LCI (Landing Craft, Infantry) damaged by shell fire during WW2 invasion of France (D-Day operations). The ship is badly listing with its starboard side low in the water. Distant shot shows multiple ships near the damaged LCI. Elevated close up from transport ship of damaged LCI as wounded are hoisted onto the transport ship using a stretcher. Landing Craft, Mechanized (LCM) in the water beside the damaged LCI. Medium shot of bridge of damaged LCI where soldiers speak with unseen party on the taller transport ship.

Date: 1944, June
Duration: 2 min 11 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080938
Rescue of wounded personnel of the coast of Normandy during World War 2.

Elevated shot of 83-foot U.S. Coast Guard cutter serving as a military rescue ship during Allied invasion of France. Distant convoy of LCIs (Landing Craft, Infantry), each with a barrage balloon overhead. Wide view of area with multiple ships including LCIs, transport ships, and destroyer escort on patrol. Barrage balloons overhead. Closer shot of destroyer escort. Scene changes to view from transport ship of wounded personnel being evacuated off LCT (Landing Craft, Tank) on stretchers. The wounded soldiers are lifted aboard the transport ship and carried off.

Date: 1944, June
Duration: 2 min 8 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080939
Soldiers of the First Special Service Force (FSSF) conduct a raid on a German observation post during World War 2

Soldiers of the First Special Service Force (FSSF, also called the "Devil's Brigade") (elite joint American-Canadian commando unit) conduct a raid on an enemy German position in Anzio, Italy, during WW2. A soldier draws in the dirt using a stick, briefing the soldiers for the attack. The FSSF troops carry rifles, machine guns, and rocket launchers (bazookas). The soldiers surround the German outpost and begin firing. Various close and medium angles of the soldiers firing rifles, machine guns, rocket launchers, and a rifle grenade. The soldiers advance toward the enemy position. German prisoners of war (POW) walk on a road. A larger group of German prisoners stand and sit, idle. Close up of the prisoners' faces, one smokes a cigarette.

Date: 1944, April 14
Duration: 1 min 37 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675080948
Stockpiles of Allied invasion materials at various supply depots in England during World War 2, including at Burtonwood, England.

Stockpiles of Pierced Steel Planking (PSP), also called Marsden matting at Burtonwood supply and repair depot, the largest depot in the world during WW2. Dozens of tractors, trucks, and other military vehicles parked in neat rows. Assorted rolls of metal meshes, platforms, wiring, and cable. A crane in action lifting supplies, teams of men working to organize, stock, and inspect the materials. Numerous shots of men at work, supplies such as fuel barrels, small boats, and tractors. Aircraft including American and British gliders, P-47 Thunderbolt, A-20 Havoc, P-38 Lightning, B-17 Flying Fortress, and B-26 Marauder. Engineering equipment at a British depot in Thatcham, England. Additional scenes of men at work in the depots.

Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 44 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675080949
Armored vehicles undergo waterproofing and testing in Bideford, England.

U.S. Army soldiers waterproof U.S. tanks and military vehicles by hand during World War 2. Close up shots of men applying putty to seal the vehicles. Tanks with deep wading exhaust trunks, also called "breathers," are tested and driven in water. The wading snorkels are released off the back of an M4 Sherman tank and M10 tank destroyer as the tanks begin to drive on land.

Date: 1944
Duration: 37 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675080950
Soviet, British, and American officers inspect field artillery demonstration and naval equipment as part of preparations leading to the Allied invasion of France during World War 2

Soviet Officers from a military mission, accompanied by British and American officers, watch a demonstration of field artillery weapons including an anti-tank gun and a mortar, during WW2. The weapons are fired at a distant hillside causing explosions, clouds of smoke and dust. The group of Allied officers inspect a naval landing craft and pose for a photo.

Date: 1944
Duration: 56 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675080951