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Troops of the British Expeditionary Force in Europe during the "phony war," at beginning of World War II
Soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) marching informally, on the cobblestone streets of a town on the Belgian—French border during the so-called "Phoney War," at start of World War 2, in 1939. Some local residents watch and wave to the troops. Some children are seen, including a small girl held in her mother's arms. Soldier on bicycle and a canvas-covered utility vehicle are seen along with the marching infantry. The atmosphere is relaxed with no hint of hostilities.
Clerics remove religious objects from churches in Alsace, France.
Director of Alsace Ecclesiastical Matters looks into the matter of the removal of the religious objects from churches in evacuated villages in Alsace, France, early in World War 2. A Catholic church in a village. A French catholic priest removes religious objects from the church to protect them from theft and war. He is accompanied by men of Garde Mobile and a civilian from the Office of Worship, Marcel Schneider. They spread a sheet on which various objects like altar cloths are kept. Relics, goblets, and other objects are loaded in a truck. The priest stands at the hood of the truck, examining a map together with Marcel Schneider (who assisted in safe removal of objects from regional synagogues and churches), a Jewish Rabbi named Chaplain Justin Schuhl (wearing glasses), and an unidentified chaplain.
The draftees for Selective Service board a bus for induction at Indianapolis.
Selective Service, Delaware County Board in Indiana during World War 2. The draftees come out of a door. Several men stand out of the room. A man stands with a paper in his hand. The military recruitment draftees board a bus for military induction at Indianapolis. The bus of the "ABC Coach Lines Inc" leaves with the draftees. Sign on window reads 'Selective Service System, Delaware County Board. West Main Street"
Demonstration of a camera hidden in a bicycle basket. Cyclists on streets of town
A man fits a hidden camera into the basket of his bicycle, in England. Several other men stand near him. A man hands him bottles and groceries which he uses to cover the hide the camera in the basket. The men ride cycles along a road. Shops in the street. Pedestrians, cars and other cyclists in the background. The man pulls on a small string to make the camera take pictures while he rides. (Showing a method of surveillance and reconnaissance during World War 2)
Ponte Vecchio Bridge on Arno River and Tuscan Hills in Italy.
The Arno River in Italy during World War 2. People cross the river by a weir. Destroyed bridges across Arno River. Ruins near Ponte Vecchio (Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy). Several people stand near the river. Tuscan Hills in the far background. People climb improvised stairs from the weir. People walk through the streets in Florence. A curfew sign in the background reads “Curfew for all troops 2100 hours”.
Italian police force check passes of civilians in Italy.
Carabinieri (Italian police force) check passes of civilians in Italy after liberation of Italy in World War 2. The civilians walk through 'No Man's Land' from Florence. A bulldozer clears the road in the background. Wrecked buildings in the background. Men and women stand in groups. Several men ride bicycles. People look across the river at ruined houses.
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