Coverage of project at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah to determine the most effective means for destroying Japanese-type fortifications. A United States Army Air Force ( USAAF ) P-38 Lightening fighter plane drops 500 lb bombs. A bomb explodes in the target area. The P-38 drops two 1000 lb practice bombs on the target and the bombs ricochet on a hillside. An aerial view of P-38s in flight with two 1000 lb bombs, and in a glide pattern. A survey team evaluates the attack results. (World War II period).
Coverage of a project at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah to determine the most effective means for destroying Japanese-type fortifications. An aerial view of mountains in a target area to be attacked. A United States Army Air Force ( USAAF ) B-17E Flying Fortress bomber aircraft in flight over the target area which is marked with a white circle on a hillside. The B-17E in flight and drops six 1000 lb GP bombs and three 2000 lb He bombs. The bombs explode in the target area and explosions throw billows of smoke up in the air. Photographs evaluate the result of the attacks. A USAAF B-29 Superfortress bomber plane drops a salvo of bombs on the target area. Formation of six B-29s in flight. A gun crew fires a 105mm howitzer at the hillside. Ground fire controllers at radio equipment. (World War II period).
Coverage of a project at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah to determine the most effective means for destroying Japanese-type fortifications. Bombs explode in the target area. Smoke rises from explosions. Photographs evaluate the results of the attacks. A Tiny Tim rocket explodes over the target on the ground. (World War II period).
Coverage of a project at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah to determine the most effective means for destroying Japanese-type fortifications. A typewritten report on the subject. A United States Army Air Force ( USAAF ) B-25H Mitchell bomber aircraft in a 75mm cannon attack. The target on the ground is marked with a white circle. Smoke rises from the attacks on the ground. Ground fire controllers at radio equipment. A USAAF P-38 Lightening plane in a bombing attack. (World War II period).
Decoration of U.S. army officers in Berchtesgaden, Germany, at the former Reichskanzlei in Staggass, a week after the end of World War II in Europe. U.S. Major General Maxwell D. Taylor pins DSC (Distinguished Service Cross), Legion of Merit, and Silver Stars on U.S. officers. U.S. soldiers stand in a formation on lawn. Field Marshal Keitel's house and "Sleeping Witch" mountain in the background. Infantry march along a road. Brigadier General Gerald J. Higgins being awarded the Silver Star and Colonel William Gilmore receives promotion to Brigadier General.
Animated sequence shows flags of Allied forces advancing through France against German forces during World War 2. U.S. and Free French flags shown in South of France and British and Canadian to the North. Beyond the Seine River, German soldiers are seen watching the launch of V-1 buzz bombs against London. Aerial views of British armored units racing towards Brussels, Belgium. Local people wave and applaud them as they move through villages towards Brussels. Crowds greet them joyfully as they enter Brussels. American soldiers crossing fields and entering the boundaries of Germany. British soldiers (Tommies) being given drinks by Belgian man in Brussels. American soldier walking with another who is clowning around, wearing a top hat and carrying an umbrella. Line of surrendering German soldiers on bicycles. A German Army Division, of about 20 thousand soldiers marching along a road to surrender. Canadian troops advancing in the North, happen upon a deserted German "flying bomb" site. American P-51 fighters operating on a German airfield. African American U.S. Army troops setting up communications systems on poles. Allied troops being entertained by USO performer. British and American troops moving through Germany.
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