Victims of Nazi atrocities in France during World War II. Burial ceremony of 27 FFI men (French Forces of Interior) massacred by retreating German soldiers. Horse carts carry wreaths on caskets of the dead during the burial procession in Paris. Men and women weep during the burial ceremony. Priest and other people pay homage to the dead.
Views of Nazi facilities that had been used by the Gestapo to torture and kill prisoners during the German occupation of Paris, France, in World War 2. A long low tunnel is seen (that had been a rifle range for the Ministry of Aviation). French soldiers and Partisans examine wooden stakes and hand prints of victims on the walls. Closeup of the uniformed French officers examining the wooden stakes where prisoners were executed by firing squads. Numerous bullet holes and damage is evident in the stakes. A blindfold and rosary are found on one stake. In another area, the officers examine wooden coffins ready for use. In the courtyard, a large excavation is shown where numerous bodies were dug up. Wooden boxes are seen that contained bodies.
The United States Army in France during World War 1. Troops of United States soldiers march through the streets of Paris. Civilians and children walk along them. A huge crowd of civilians of Paris gathers on both sides of the roads. The marching troops of the United States soldiers are welcomed by the civilians. Band of musicians of U.S. Army walk along with the troops playing music.
Development of early airplane. Glenn H. Curtis, an American aviator, sitting in his airplane 'Curtis Bamboo', in Rheims France. A man assists in launching his single engine, single tail aircraft. Man watches as the plane takes off.
The D-Day assault on Normandy by the Allies, against Germany's conquest in World War 2. Troops of infantry, artillery and tanks, warplanes ready assembled in south of England for attack at Normandy in France on June 06, 1944. Supreme Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower and British General Montgomery in discussion with each other. B-17 bombers on mission to Nazi bases. Soldiers move from warships to landing crafts, and land on the coast of Normandy under enemy fire. Parachute troops jump from aircraft landing behind enemy lines. Surrendered German soldiers march, guarded by Allied soldiers. From a June 13, 1963 newsreel recounting events years earlier.
An elaborate pageant honors Joan of Arc on the anniversary of her victory at the battle of Orleans in 1492, Paris, France. The Statue of Joan of Arc, priests and dignitaries near it. Wreath placed at her memorial. A procession marches on the street with armed infantry troops, band of musicians and troops of cavaliers. Two boys and other spectators watch the procession.
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