In opening scene, during World War 2, a sign identifies a Military Training Base. Mount Fuji, with snow-covered peak is seen in the near background. Japanese soldiers are seen standing in formation in front of their barracks. And some smaller, High School boys, also in military uniforms, stand in formation nearby. Mt. Fuji is prominent in the near background. Closeup of a soldier, wearing white gloves, rendering a right hand salute. Next, in view from behind, a group of shirtless Japanese soldiers, wearing their uniform caps, is seen performing calisthenics. In front of them, following their lead, a large group of similarly dressed high school youths imitate the soldiers. Closeup of some of the soldiers. Closeup of Mount Fuji. Next, a group of trainees, in black uniforms, stand in formation as their personal gear is inspected by two soldiers. Closeup of the personal gear including tank crewman helmet and goggles. The trainees don their gear. Closeup of a soldier helping a boy trainee don his gear. Several of the boys in their tank crew outfits. Soldiers watch as one boy adjusts his own helmet. The boy trainees assembled in formation with several flags identifying their groups. Closeup of several boys. Closeup of boys climbing aboard a tank numbered 122. Next, a group of Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tanks is seen raising dust as they proceed past the base of Mount Fuji. Closeups of tank crew in some of the tanks. Throughout these views Mount Fuji dominates the background.
Bangor Naval Submarine Base in Washington, United States. Nuclear-powered missile submarine USS Ohio (SSBN-726) arrives at the Delta Pier of Bangor Naval Submarine Base. Fireboats spew jets of water in salute as the USS Ohio approaches. 'Navy Band' blows trumpets. A man directs the band. A woman takes photographs. A huge crowd gathered to welcome the submarine. Several women laugh and wave their hands. Children smile and laugh. A child carries a toy. Several old men raise their hands. The crowd cheers. A high ranking naval officer talks to people. Sailors aboard USS Ohio. 'Navy Band, Seattle' written on a drum. A man takes photographs. United States flag raised on the submarine.
Nuclear-powered trident submarine USS Ohio (SSBN-726) arrives at the Submarine Base in Bangor, Washington, United States. A huge crowd gathered to welcome the submarine. People carry a banner. The banner reads 'Peace Through Trident....Ohio'. The submarine is docked at the Delta Pier of the submarine Base. United States flag raised on the submarine. A boat near the submarine at the port. Cameramen take photographs. A high ranking naval officer is followed by the crowd. Naval officers stand in formation. A banner on a woman's dress reads 'Peace Through Trident'.
Bangor Naval Submarine Base in Washington, United States. Nuclear-powered missile submarine USS Ohio (SSBN-726) arrives at the Delta Pier of the Submarine Base. A huge crowd gathered to welcome the submarine. Crowd seated in chairs arranged in rows. People carry books in their hands about USS Ohio. Cameramen take photographs. United States flags in the background. A Navy Rear Admiral (Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet?) gives a speech. A Captain of the USS Ohio speaks. The crowd claps and cheers. A banner on a woman's dress reads 'Peace Through Trident'. Several women stand in a group. A man gives speech. The audience applauds him.
U.S. Army H-19 Helicopter approaches an Allied military camp in Pusan (Busan) area in South Korea, and lands on a pierced steel plank pad. It keeps engines running and rotors turning as several foreign allied officers climb out. U.S. Army military police (MPs) surround the helicopter and begin unloading what look like wooden footlockers. One MP checks off items on a clipboard. Two more foreign Allied officers get off the helicopter (one is a woman). Allied troops at the base help them into a car, and they drive away. A line of 6 MPs carries 5 of the offloaded boxes, across snowy ground. American soldiers standing around, watching, take photographs. Allied soldiers at the base load many wooden boxes into an army truck, which then drives away. Ground is covered with melting snow. (Korean War period)
U.S. Navy tests its 'PT' or the 'Mosquito' boats at a naval base in New York. U.S. navy officers and sailors at the base during the tests. The Mosquito boats ready for the test. Insignia of a mosquito on one of the boats. The boats run speedily in water up to 60 miles per hour. U.S. Navy officers in one of the boats.
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