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Actions of Germany and Russia at the beginning of World War II
Events leading to start of World War 2. Contingents of German army troops and black uniformed SS (Schutzstaffel) troops parading past Hitler on reviewing stand in German city. Hitler youth at a rally in a stadium. Hitler addressing an open air assembly, shaking his fist, yelling about the might of Germany in an animated fashion. Women holding signs reading: "Down with War and Fascism," and "Aid the Allies." 1939 edition of the New York Times carries headline about Nazi pact with Soviets and of Estonia giving Moscow air and sea bases. Views of Soviet leaders, Joseph Stalin, Vyacheslav Molotov, and General Boris Mikhailovitch Shaposhnikov, preparing to meet with German foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop for signing of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact agreeing to non-aggression between Germany and the Soviet Union. Von Ribbentrop descending from his airplane for the meeting. Scenes of German attack and invasion of Poland, September 1, 1939. Vehicles carrying German troops on the move. German Stuka, Ju87 dive bombers peeling off in dives and dropping bombs. German He-111 bomber in flight. Many explosions and collapsing buildings and destruction depicted. Soviet T-26 Twin-Turret Cavalry Tank seen moving through snow as it crosses Polish frontier, on September, 17, 1939. Soviet troops charging into Poland in the snow. The two forces meet in central Poland. Newspaper cartoon of the time shows Hitler and Stalin politely addressing each other in deprecating terms. Soviet icebreaker opening the way for German warships. German submarine making way on the surface, ostensibly from a base in Murmansk, and firing at a surface ship with its 88mm deck gun. A French fighter plane spinning towards earth and pilot parachuting. Narrator speaks of French Communists sabotaging electrical systems on the aircraft. The plane burning on the ground. German troops marching along the Champs Elysees, with the Arc de Triomphe in background. German troops firing artillery at Soviet forces after Germany turns on the Soviet Union and commences Operation Barbarossa in 1941. Wooden buildings burning. Russian soldier with hands up approaches German soldier to surrender. German soldier motions him behind battle line.
President Woodrow Wilson at Palace of Versailles during the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in France.
American President Woodrow Wilson in France. President Wilson at Palace of Versailles during the signing of Peace Treaty between Germany and the Allies at the end of World War I. A huge crowd gathered outside the building. Bassin Du Dragon and Bassin De Neptune fountains outside Palace of Versailles.
Home of French Ambassador and view of the Lafayette Monument in Washington DC.
Houses of Foreign Ambassadors in Washington DC, United States. Home of French Ambassador Jean Jules Jusserand with the French flag on the building. View of the Lafayette Monument (Pennsylvania Ave NW &, 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States) with bronze statue of Major General Marquis De Lafayette.
Tourists arriving in Paris; views of downtown Paris sidewalks in mid 1920's, and as seen from a moving car.
A steamship carrying tourists arrives at port in France. Tourists board a steam locomotive passenger train from the port to Paris. View of railroad train at station, passengers on platform, and train departing. Locomotive engineer's point of view (POV) from moving train of the track ahead and surrounding scenery as the train speeds toward Paris. Point of view (POV) through open window in moving train car. A man and woman relaxing in their passenger compartment on the train. Paris street scenes. Street vendors. Luggage handlers. Luggage being loaded into taxicab. Paris policeman directing traffic on the streets. A nun in habit wearing a large white hat. Pedestrians on sidewalks. Dog in a car. Traffic in downtown Paris and many Paris landmarks as seen from point of view of a moving car. Car approaching Arc de Triomphe. Guests arriving at a hotel. Woman and man exit car and step into hotel.
People gathered at sidewalk cafe and buying New York Herald, Le Globe, Le Monde newspapers in Paris, France.
Patrons at a crowded sidewalk cafe on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France. The Arc de Triomphe seen in background. Patrons dine, converse, and smoke cigarettes. Waiters serve the tables. On the sidewalks, a vendor sells "La Globe" newspaper; a boy wearing a "New York Herald" cap, sells papers; and another vendor sells "La Monde" papers. A large newsstand is also seen on the sidewalk.
Operation Torch during World War II. Soldiers Leave transports and board landing boats for amphibian assault on Oran, Algiers.
Amphibian assault on Oran, Morocco, during Operation Torch, in World War 2. U.S. troops descend rope ladders from Troop ships and enter assault boats. Major General Terry Allen, (Terry de la Mesa Allen, Sr.) Commander of the U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division, descends rope ladder, followed by his Deputy, Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. A Colonel follows them. Views from inside the assault boat carrying them and other officers and soldiers, including some Military Policemen. View from that boat, of troops entering assault boats from a large Attack Transport Ship (APA). A jeep being lowered from the APA to a boat. The assault boat carrying First Infantry Division Commander and staff reaches the beach in Oran, and discharges them onto the beach. There is no opposing force evident.
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