World War II cartoon character Private Snafu sorts shoes in the QM (quartermaster) in the United States. A sign reads 'Q.M. Depot, Shoe Division'. He arranges the shoes. He envies his brothers for their easy jobs. Technical Fairy, First Class arrives and shows him the job work of his brothers. One brother faces many trials as a farmer. He has a poultry farm. A hen wants food. Private Snafu's brother has to take care of the eggs. Another brother serves as a quarry for war dog training. A sign reads 'Training Center'. Dogs run behind him. Private Snafu then realizes the importance of his work.
An animated film shows cartoon character Private Snafu in the United States. Private Snafu works and complains about his work. He is admitted in a hospital. Technical Fairy, First Class arrives and places Private Snafu as in charge of a camp. Private Snafu permits the discipline to break down. The troops enjoy themselves. The troops sit with girls in a Jeep. Private Snafu sits in a camp and is attended by several women. Technical Fairy, First Class informs Private Snafu about the attack of enemy on the camp. Private Snafu calls for his troops. The enemy attacks unopposed. Private Snafu hides himself in the ground. The enemy aircraft attacks him. A Nazi German sign on the enemy aircraft. (World War II period).
Posthumous recognition given to Lieutenant General Lesley James McNair in the United States during World War II. Past events show him at various stages of his carrier. U.S. Army Lieutenant General Lesley James McNair stands with troops near an aircraft. He sits in a car. He trained army officers as he served as the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Ground Forces.
U.S. troops of 79th Division, 315th Infantry in Laval, France during World War II. A huge crowd stands on the streets. French civilians stand at a roadside. A French woman collaborationist with shaved head walks between two members of the FFI (French Forces of the Interior) after being beaten by the civilians. Damaged houses in view. Several civilians stand with bicycles. A woman collaborationist dressed in a Nazi Swastika flag holding photographs of her German friends is saved from the crowd by the Military Police. They rush her away in a jeep. An elderly woman throws a picture of Adolf Hitler to the ground, smashing the picture into pieces. Civilians gather around a public square.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill speaks to the crew of HMS Prince of Wales crew at the end of a voyage in the Atlantic Ocean. The crew of the ship on the deck. Winston Churchill addresses the crew. He says that the voyage will be memorable and fruitful. It was a pleasure for him to travel on the ship. He says that he is happy to have been able to share, for a short time, some of the hazards that are the daily routine of the Royal Navy. He says that HMS Prince of Wales is one of the strongest ships and that they had good weather too. He thanks everybody who made the voyage comfortable. Other dignitaries and senior personnel are present on the occasion.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill speaks to officers and staff aboard HMS Prince of Wales in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Churchill addresses the crew on the deck of the ship. He says that the voyage is an episode in the war which will be memorable. He expresses his great pleasure to have sailed on the ship. He says he and his colleagues are proud to have shared some dangers and hazards, which is in the daily life of the Royal Navy, even if it was for a short time. He says that the Prince of Wales is one of the strongest ships. Of the two cruises of the ship, on the second cruise, the crew met the President of the U.S. who plays an important role in molding the future of the civilization. He is happy that they had good weather and had sunshine for church services. The Prime Minister thanks the Captain, all officers and staff of the Prince of Wales for having made the voyage pleasant and comfortable.
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