"Somewhere" in England during World War 2. Personnel of United States Coast Guard troop transports and landing craft on their way to a Church for Sunday services. The church sits on a street in the middle of a town in England. View from rear as members of the U.S.Coast Guard march in formation toward the church. View from entrance of the church as they march through its iron gateway and along a path to its entrance. View from inside the church as an officer leads the Guardsmen up steps into a hall. They turn to their right to enter the church sanctuary.
Men in a U.S. city, stand around near bulletin boards posting the latest war news during World War 2. A bridge behind them has wording on it reading: "The Information and War Activities Center." Closeup of a civilian and a U.S. Navy sailor reading Invasion News dispatches posted on the board. Closeups of the dispatches (out of focus). Closeup from behind of many men stopping to read the latest postings. Closeup of "flash" dispatches (out of focus).
Passing out Review at Royal British military academy in Sandhurst, England. United States General Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses the cadets at the passing out ceremony at the Royal British Military Academy in Sandhurst, England. Standing on steps of the Old College Building, He thanks General Fanshawe for the invitation to address the cadets. He speaks about the role played by Britain and United States in World War II for the cause of democracy, decency and liberty. He assures the cadets of winning the war. He asks them to fulfill their duties. He also speaks about the optimum and judicious utilization of war resources. General Eisenhower talks about developing leadership abilities and team spirit among the soldiers which is basic necessity to win the World War.
Passing out review at Royal British military academy in Sandhurst, England. United States General Dwight D. Eisenhower reviews a parade by the cadets at the passing out ceremony at the Royal British Military Academy in Sandhurst, England. Eisenhower stands on a step of the Old College Building, next to British General Fanshawe, as cadets march in review. General Eisenhower salutes each contingent as it passes. At one point the band plays the "Stars and Stripes Forever" in tribute to America and Eisenhower. Near the end of the film, a contingent of cadets marches in slow step to enter the Old College Building, to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne."
Royal British military academy in Sandhurst, England. United States General Dwight D. Eisenhower walks with British General Fanshawe at and staff members past rows of M4A1 Sherman tanks at the Royal British Military Academy in Sandhurst, England. Cadets undergo training at the academy as General Eisenhower looks on. Cadets cross hurdles and move along a rope.
A U.S. Destroyer during Operation Shingle (Allied invasion of Anzio, Italy) during World War 2. Opening scene shows a U.S. Mahan Dunlap Class destroyer anchored near the camera ship. View on lower deck of camera ship ( a U.S. Destroyer) shows netting containing spent naval gun shell casings. Upper deck of the Destroyer showing stowed inflated rubber rafts, A davit for launching boats, and some boats stored on the deck. Crew members in battle gear including steel helmets. Some of the Destroyer's guns in the background. The guns fire and create smoke clouds. View from underneath a gun. Sailors are seen in a boat suspended from a davit. They descend a rope ladder to the Destroyer deck. Next, a boat is seen heading away from the ship, with 4 sailors in it. View from bridge of American flag flying low over ship's gun position. Boat underway in the water.
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