World War 2 footage of attack on a Japanese freighter near Palau Island in the Pacific Ocean, by an American Navy submarine. Periscope view shows target Japanese freighter in distance. Disturbance just below surface of water is seen as submarine releases torpedoes toward target. View of target ship just before impact. Then suddenly, a dramatic explosion emits from the ship as it is hit by US Navy submarine's torpedoes. Ship stern momentarily elevates at moment of impact as torpedo strikes mid ship. Explosion consumes ship and it begins to rapidly sink. Two more explosions are seen shooting skyward as the Japanese ship continues sinking.
Attack on Japanese shipping by American submarine around Palau Island in Pacific. Japanese motor sampan underway is fired on by submarine deck gun of USS Barb (SS-220). Japanese sampan burning and smoking during the attack as it tries to get away. View of bow of submarine as seen from elevated position of conning tower. Next scene shows U.S. sailors on American submarine manning battle stations, and readying guns for an attack. Deck gun crew fires, showing muzzle blast and recoil. Crew also operates smaller gun located part way up conning tower area. (World War II period).
View at Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. Russian and American officials seated at conference table. Russian guards outside Veterinarian College of Berlin where meeting takes place. Four Allied Powers flags on building. Delegates arrive in car. (World War II period).
Delegates arrive at Potsdam Conference in Germany. Russian officials outside Veterinarian College of Berlin where meeting takes place. Representative for US, Major General Floyd L Parks exits from car and walks to the building accompanied by Russian officials. Allied leaders at conference table include Major General Floyd L Parks, Major General L O Lynne of England, Colonel General Gorbotow of USSR and Brigadier General De Beauchesne of France. (World War II period).
Various delegates at the Potsdam Conference in Germany. Officials descend steps of building. President Harry S Truman, Joseph Stalin, Secretary James F Byrnes and Foreign Minister Vyacheslev M Molotov descend steps of Little White House. Dignitaries include Admiral William D Leahy. They pose on steps for photographers.
Potsdam conference in Cecilienhof Palace. Marshal Georgi Zhukov and other Russian officers enter the Palace. Prime Minister Churchill and Anthony Eden arrive. Entrance of the Palace flanked by two Russian guards. Flags of US, UK and Russia on the Palace. Interiors of room show Joseph Stalin shaking hands with dignitaries as they enter room and take their places at table. Stalin, Truman and Churchill pose.
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