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.
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).
Potsdam Conference in Germany. Two U.S. soldiers present bound edition of 'Stars and Stripes' to President Harry S Truman. Truman poses with the book. Cover of book reads 'Stars and Stripes'. (World War II period).
Kin village mop up on east coast of Okinawa by United States 7th Infantry Division. White phosphorus bomb explodes in wooded area. Infantrymen using flame throwers at entrance to cave. (World War II period).
Principal hospitals and first aid stations in Hiroshima after atomic bombings. Animated chart shows distance of Oshiba School from epicenter. View of School with debris in the foreground. Red Cross flag on concrete pillar outside the school. Oshiba School used as first aid station. Damage inside the school. Doctors and nurses attend patients. Children treated by doctor. Animated chart shows distance of Koi Public School from epicenter. Various views of building and damage caused to Koi School. (World War II period).
U.S. 1st Marine Regiment advances towards Shuri in Okinawa Island. Marines move past wrecked wagons. They advance up a hill. Bodies of dead Japanese soldiers, some still burning. Columns of Marines move along road. (World War II period).
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