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Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in presaged by a decade of Japanese military aggression in China (WW2)
Opening scene shows the famous image of American battleship USS Arizona as attacked by Japanese forces in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 in World War II. The ship is engulfed in black smoke, and listing. Change of scene to a waterfront in Japan during 1938, where numerous Japanese soldiers board troop ships bound for Manchuria, China. Next, are scenes of Japanese troops marching as they occupy Manchuria. Closeups of some Japanese soldiers. Scene shifts to a train moving on the South Manchurian railway, at a station showing a sign reading,"Chin Hsien." View of steam locomotive pulling a train away from the camera position. (Narrator states that a Japanese train, on the South Manchurian Railway, had been dynamited) This incident triggered a Japanese attack on Mukden, Manchuria. Japanese infantry are seen placing numerous bundles of reeds as a bridge across a wide, shallow, stream and proceeding to cross on their way to invade Mukden. Military supplies are carried on pack animals. In the air, overhead Japanese Mitsubishi G3M Type 96 land-based attack aircraft are seen flying in precision "V" formation. On the ground, Chinese civilians run for cover in the City of Mukden. (The date is September 18, 1931.) Glimpse of Chinese civilians looking at bombing victims on street of Mukden. Brief view of Geneva Switzerland, where League of Nations was housed. A memorial stone monument in that city to Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States and founder of the League of Nations. An entrance to the League of Nations headquarters in the Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland. League delegates in session inside the Palais Wilson. A Japanese Naval Fleet, under command of Admiral Kichisaburō Nomura, is seen steaming toward the Chinese coast and begin a naval bombardment, firing their guns, 15 miles from Shanghai. Japanese Naval biplanes are seen in flight overhead. Japanese troops marching in the streets of Shanghai, as sidewalks of onlookers wave Japanese flags. Next, Japanese troops are seen marching out of Shanghai, at the insistence of the League of Nations. (Narrator states Japan signed a truce with China on May 4th, 1932.) View of Japanese troops entering further, into Mongolia. Japanese soldiers waving flag celebrating formation of the Puppet State of Manchuko in Northeast China and Inner Mongolia, in 1932. Japanese statesmen leaving the League of Nations headquarters, after Japan resigned from the League on February 24, 1933. Japanese infantry moving further into China supported by field artillery fire. Explosions from artillery and damaged buildings, as Japanese troops advance in China. Invaders using tall ladders to scale walls of a damaged fortress in China. Japanese pilots receiving briefing and boarding their Mitsubishi Ki-30 single engine light bomber aircraft at an airfield. View of them taking off and inflight, dropping bombs on Chinese targets. Aerial views of bombs exploding on ground below. Retreating Chinese army marching along the Great Wall of China. Chinese people and military forces moving their military and civilian resources deep into the Chinese interior.
Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering review German Army cavalry in stadium near Nuremsberg, during week of the 1934 Nazi Party 6th Congress
German national tricolor flags with swastikas, fly from three tall flag poles, at a stadium, as martial music plays. Adolf Hitler is seen silhouetted against a light sky, as he stands with military officers on a reviewing stand. A german cavalryman astride a cantering horse, plays a drum, using both arms. Next, a unit of mounted cavalry parade, at a canter, along a dirt field. Camera focuses on the reviewing stand, where we can see Hitler, in the center, flanked by Hermann Goering and cavalry Colonel, Eberhard von Mackensen (son of Marshal August von Mackensen). The mounted cavalry are seen again, followed by a number of Adler Kfz13 armored cars, some showing maneuver capabilities as they pass the reviewing stand, and others driving past in a wide side-by-side formation. Closeup of soldiers seated in stands with steel helmets at their feet. Closeup of Colonel Mackensen and Hitler smiling and conversing. Mounted troops pulling artillery field pieces and caissons, ride past and camera shows closeups of some.
Nazi SA and SS troops parade in Nuremberg during the Nazi Party 6th Congress in 1934
Camera looks upward from ground level, at Nazi banners containing swastikas that hang from building, above. Scene shifts to Adolf Hitler, standing in an open Mercedes Benz 770 K car (exhaust pipes extend from its hood). His car leads a line of cars carrying Nazi leaders, along a street in Nuremberg, Bavaria. Crowds lining the sidewalks salute and cheer him. Camera pans across elaborate banners and swastika flags hanging from building windows. The motorcade enters the main market (Hauptmarkt) square passing the beautiful fountain (Schöner Brunnen). A huge crowd is assembled in the square. Spectators filling an outdoor seating area, rise to salute as the motorcade approaches. View from window of building overlooking the Schöner Brunnen. An SA (Sturmabteilung) band begins to play and formations of SA troops march along the street. Spectators, at the market square seating area, rise and salute as SA leader Viktor Lutze marches past. Closeup of Hitler saluting. He is next seen standing in his car, from where he is reviewing the parade. He shakes hands with Lutze and has him stand near his car. The next contingent of SA goosestep and salute as they pass Hitler. The Frauenkirche (church) is clearly seen in the background. Hitler, and Lutze salute as the troops pass. A group of German military officers are seen rendering traditional hand salutes (not Nazi salutes). Hitler rendering strong Nazi salute at passing troops. Closeup of Hermann Goering standing at the side of the street, as the troops pass. Rudolf Hess, standing likewise. The older military officers rendering Nazi salute (except one who still uses traditional salute). More SA troops hoding Nazi salutes, as they march. Women looking over window sill covered with flowers, watch the parade and take pictures. Precise formation of marching SA troops viewed from above and behind. Closeup of Hitler. Views of the parade from various places around the market square. Hitler's outstretched arm in salute. Glimpse of Lutze. Closeups of spectators and Hitler. More troops marching. Hitler from close below, saluting. Closeup of Lutz and one of his officers. Hitler from the right, rear, saluting. SA officers watching, with a crowd of spectators behind them at the front of the Frauenkirche. SS leader, Heinrich Himmler, steps from line of march, salutes Hitler, shakes his hand, and joins Lutze nearby. More views of marchers, spectators, and Hitler. A contingent of Military Police, all wearing metal gorgets, receive salutes from everyone. They salute with sabres, as they pass Hitler. Their leader joins Lutze near Hitler. A cadre of troops dressed in leather helmets (possibly motorcycle unit, or police). Clear view of the Frauenkirche, with flags passing. Then camera lowers showing Hitler at his car parked right in front of it. Artistic, elevated view from above, of large columns of German soldiers holding a Nazi salute as they march, forming a pattern of light and dark on the ground from their shadows. A man, woman and two girls saluting from their window. Hitler saluting leather-helmeted unit as it passes. Closeup profile of Hitler.
President Eisenhower outlines his Middle East policy during an address to the 85th Congress in Washington D.C.,United States
A film titled '85th Congress' shows United States Capitol in Washington D.C.,United States. President Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses the newly assembled 85th Congress in a joint session. During his speech he outlines the policy to meet Russian threat in the Middle East by providing economic aid to these countries. (During period of anti-communist and communist threat focus in the U.S.)
American aircrew boards United States B-24 bomber in England during World War 2
U.S. 8th Air Force crewmen place their personal belongings on a table and seal them up in pouches for safekeeping, while they are away on a mission. They draw their parachutes and other gear. Crewmen boarding a B-24 named "Big Bust." Interiors of the plane as crew settle into their stations and check their equipment. Pilots check their watches. United States B-17 and B-24 bombers taxi along the British runway. An officer on control tower balcony fires a very pistol and planes take off.
Asiatic Russians construct an artificial lake to irrigate their farms in Uzbek,Soviet Union
Asiatic Russian workers use Russian machinery and tools to construct an artificial lake to irrigate their farmlands in Uzbek,Soviet Union. Artificial lake and farms.
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