Men and vehicles of U.S. 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Division, move up to the front in Calvenzano, Italy, during World War 2. Infantrymen and vehicles advance along a rugged mountain section of Highway-64 between Calvenzano and Sibano. At a bend in the road, there is evidence of a rock slide that had been previously cleared. A curved barrier has been installed in one section of the upper bank.
Men and vehicles of U.S. 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Division, move up to the front near Calvanzano, Italy, during the Po Valley Offensive of World War 2. Infantrymen advance along Highway 64. A jeep is seen with tall vertical wire cutter fastened to front bumper. Some soldiers rest along a road near a sign reading: 'Marzabotto'. The 'Marzabotto' sign as men and vehicles pass by. The soldiers continue along Highway 64 until they must proceed cautiously along a cleared, rnine- taped path near a blown-out section of Highway 64 between Calvanzano and Sibano. They eat and pass a blown-up village.
Fliers from U.S. bomber crews take leave at 127th Replacement Battalion site Washington Hall, Chorley, Lancashire, England while awaiting final orders to return home, during World War 2. A sign reads 'Special Service Office'. An officer checks out a tennis racquet.On a comical note, the staff hand one flier a live dog, that he carries away. One flier obtains a pair of dice. A group of fliers plays volleyball. One flier works out on a heavy bag with boxing gloves, while another practices gymnastics on a pair of rings. An officer in uniform pitches a baseball from the mound. A group of American fliers, on tour of nearby towns, leaves a parish church to continue on their tour. The Rector waves to them from the church. Expert British guides accompany the group. The group is seen looking at a rebuilding project, and walking in a major city.
U.S. troops load an LST (landing Ship, Tank) with vehicles and equipment in Plymouth, England during World War II. 37 mm guns are pushed into the LST. Men on the deck of the LST. Soldiers on the ramp of the LST.
U.S. troops load an LST (landing Ship, Tank) with vehicles and equipment in Plymouth, England during World War II. Four jeeps enter the LST. A line of jeeps in the LST. Two LSTs are docked. The jeeps are hauled through water up the LST ramp.
U.S. amphibious troops enter into landing crafts at Plymouth, England during World War II, during preparations for Operation Overlord invasion of France. The troops on a water front on the St Budeaux side of the River Tamar. Houses and shops in the background. Support pillars of the Royal Albert Railway Bridge are seen in several shots. Groups of soldiers and civilians seen near the waterfront. A small group of soldiers consults a map. Royal Albert Bridge Inn is seen in background. The troops board LCPs (Landing Craft, Personnel) and LCMs (Landing Craft Mechanized). A troop-laden LCM pulls away. A bulldozer shoves an LCP off shore.
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