This film is a scattering montage of World War 2 scenes from 1939 through 1945. Part of an agreement between Nazi Germany and Yugoslavia is shown in English. It is dated June 1, 1939 and ostensibly signed by Adolf Hitler. Next, German Ju 87, Stuka dive bomber aircraft are shown peeling off from formation, on April 6, 1941, to attack Yugoslavia. Bombs bursting on the ground. Closeup of a Stuka airplane in a dive, making its characteristic whine, and dropping bombs. Bombs exploding just outside some concrete walls. German infantry running along railroad tracks and entering backyard of house in a village. German soldiers observing from overlooking hill; climbing over rubble; and marching along a road toward a village. Animated map showing German invasion areas early in World War II, extending through most of Europe and into Norway, by 1941. Animated map shows further invasions into France, Belgium, low countries, the Balkans, and Eastern front towards the Soviet Union. Map highlights Tokyo, Rome, and Berlin. Delegations walking in hall of Reich Chancellery in Berlin, to sign Tripartite pact, on September 27, 1940. The group is led by by Count Galeazzo Ciano (Italian Foreign Minister, and Mussolini's son-in-law); Joachim von Ribbentrop, Germany's Foreign Minister and Japan’s Ambassador Saburō Kurusu. The diplomats are seen, next, standing near a table as Adolf Hitler enters rendering Nazi salute. He shakes hands with Count Ciano and Ambassador Kurusu. Hitler is seated to watch the proceedings. Von Ribbontrop is seen signing for Germany. Next scenes show German armored units heading East in Operation Barbarossa (June of 1941). A sign identifies the town of Eydtkau (Eydtkuhnen) on the German-Lithuanian border. German armor and artillery moving eastward. German troops destroying international crossing barriers. German troops firing siege guns. Montage with glimpses of German battle scenes showing tanks, guns, rockets in action with attendant explosions, fires, and destruction. Formations of German warplanes in flight, including Junkers Ju-52s that carry troops, including paratroops. View from above of Junkers Ju-87 Stuka dive bombers in formation. Battle of Britain scenes, with view of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England (which miraculously survived the Blitz). The Tower Bridge in London, seen through a haze following blitzkrieg. German Junkers 87 Stuka dive bombers peeling off from formation to attack. British anti-aircraft searchlights shining beams skyward. Diving bombers illuminated by the lights. Anti-aircraft guns firing. Nighttime scenes showing gunfire flashes, explosions, tracer bullets and fires in London. British fire brigades fighting fires in London buildings as some collapse from the German bombing during the so-called "Blitz." Scene shifts to Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, as a Japanese bomb explodes on a U.S. Navy warship. The USS Arizona billowing smoke and listing as it succumbs to Japanese bombing. Another view of the Arizona sinking. Smoke rising from Battleship Row, at Pearl Harbor. Glimpse of postwar Nuremberg trial.
Magazine of America. Pictures of American life, system, customs and Russian aspects of American culture in magazine. American books and magazines in overseas. Books in CARE book shelf and women read books. Board of '99 inspiring books' in CARE. The magazine collected by overseas private organizations, various libraries and individuals. American organization informations in magazine. Officials move one city to another. One man points out. Board of 'Salute to Rome'. Mayor of Rome travels Boston.
United States soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division use a Rome plow bulldozer to clear jungle in the Iron Triangle, Chu Chi area during the Vietnam War. Rome plow, operated by shirtless American soldier, clears jungle trees. Continued Operation Atlanta activities in 1967 to destroy Viet Cong sanctuary areas.
Names of German war correspondents listed in World War II. Narrator refers to past political regimes. Refers to Fascists from Berlin and their comrades from the old guard. Representatives of "Fasci Italiani All Estero" (Italian Fascists Abroad) meet in Rome at Building labeled "Fascion-Federico Guella." They participate in ceremony honoring fallen Fascists. Memorial Wreaths and flags are shown. Secretary General of the Italian Fascists Abroad, Piero Parini, greets the group and gives a speech in which he emphasizes that Italian Fascists are "side by side" with the Germans--that. Italian and German soldiers are comrades in war. Banners of various groups of fascists abroad are displayed.
Pope Pius XII celebrates his 80th birthday with a large group of children from 40 countries around the world. Pope Pius XII walks into a room. Children surprise Pope Pius XII with flowers. Women in black veils and dresses accompany the children during the papal birthday party. Priests and Vatican officials are present in the celebration. Young children present flowers and a birthday cake to the pontiff. Pope Pius XII talks to young children. Children perform a dance for the pope. Pope Pius XII blesses the children.
Crowds assemble at St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. Pope John XXIII carried on the sedia gestatoria chair with large white ostrich fans (flabella) during a procession. Pope John XXIII wears the triple papal tiara during the procession. Papal Swiss Guards flank the Pope’s entourage during the procession. The glass caskets of two saints are on display inside St. Peter’s Basilica. The two caskets contain the bodies of St. Pius X and St. John Bosco, Catholic priest, educator, and founder of the Salesian Order. Priests watching the veneration of St. Pius X and St. John Bosco from the Saint Peter’s Square. Pope John XXIII prays before the coffins of St. Pius X and St. John Bosco.
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