Infantrymen of U.S. 94th Division, 301st Regiment advance in Oberleuken, Germany during World War 2. Infantrymen advance along a road. A German roadblock destroyed by explosions. Soldiers clear debris after destroying the roadblock. Soldiers use minesweepers over the area. M4 Sherman tanks and infantrymen pass after clearing of road. Soldiers set detonation wire into place. ( Note: The final column of M4 Sherman tanks are worth noting as they are M4A2 dry stowage tanks received from the British as evidenced by the "T" numbers visible on a number of the tanks in the clip and British spare track stowage. The tanks are fitted with U.S. radios, as evidenced by the antenna.)
Troops of the 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion, U.S. 2nd Armored Division, pass in review before their Commanding General, Brigadier General Isaac White, who stands on a stage with Belgian officials, in the town of Hasselt, Belgium during World War 2. The troops are led by the 66th Armored Regiment military band. A contingent of the marchers carries numerous American flags. Civilian spectators line the sidewalks, and Belgian officials in formal dress with medals, watch the parade which ends at a World War I memorial monument in the square. General White carries wreath of flowers and places them at the foot of the memorial, which is inscribed: "1914 - 1918." The U.S. troops parade from the scene. Group of children applaud. Camera focuses on young woman, in crowd, smiling and applauding. View of flag bearing inscription: "Hasselt Liberators."
The escort carrier, USS Marcus Island (CVE-77), off the coast during invasion of Palau Island in World War 2. Several FM-2 Wildcat fighter aircraft of Fleet Composite Squadron 21 (VC-21) are seen making routine approaches and landings aboard the carrier. On their tails, they display "Diamond" G-Symbols enclosing the numeral "7."
U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Evans Carlson and his 2nd Marine Raider Battalion in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands during World War II. U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Carlson talks to a Marine and shows a picture. Colonel Carlson poses with 2nd Marine Battalion. The Marines hold Japanese flags and captured guns.
U.S. air raid on Bonin Islands, Japan during World War II. U.S. Navy SB2C Helldiver bombers in flight. Formation of SB2Cs over water. Smoke columns rise from burning installations. Aerial view of Japanese installations on Bonin Islands. Near bomb miss on Japanese ship. Smoke columns rise from burning installations. Formation of U.S. Navy TBF Avenger Avenger bombers.
South Korean laborers in U.S. 2nd Signal CP (Command Post) site near Nakdong River, Korea during Korean War. South Korean laborers on side of hill. Laborers stand around open hole. Laborers dig on side of hill. Army tanks and other vehicles at U.S. 72nd Tank Battalion motor park. U.S. 2nd Infantry soldiers repair a tank motor. Pfc (Private First Class) Walter L. Brown cuts M/Sgt (Master Sergeant) John Logel's hair while others look on.
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