Viet Minh military training in large courtyard of a building. Trainees march and perform drill maneuvers. Large numbers of trainees parade, as band plays and spectators watch from sidewalk and from windows of building. A woman sews new badge on epaulet of graduate's uniform.
Koreans mobilizing during the Korean War. Civilians walk aside road. Some military recruits shouldering rifles and civilians walk aside road. Soldiers standing. Demonstrators in street carrying banners. Large contingent of new recruits enters Army training facility.
French paratroops preparing to board JU-52 (Amiot AaC 1 Toucan) trimotor transport aircraft for an air drop. Puppy dog mascot seen amongst their packs. They board the aircraft. Views of French paratroops descending from the JU-52 tromotor aircraft, and landing in a field in Indochina.
French military operations in Indochina. advancing French troops take cover as enemy fire breaks out. Later, Armed French troops are seen herding a group of Viet Minh prisoners, dressed all in black.
French paratroopers in Indochina. They prepare to board JU-52 aircraft (Amiot AAC 1 Toucan aircraft) and are later seen jumping from the left rear cargo door of several aircraft. Their parachutes float to the ground and they pick up and proceed on their mission.
U.S. Air Force F-86 (North American Sabrejet) fighter airplane taxis on tarmac at an American airfield. Two ground crewmen stand at edge of ramp. The cockpit canopy is open and pilot visible.