U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Evan Carlson with his 2nd Marine Raiders Battalion, nicknamed 'Carlson's Raiders, ' on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands during World War 2. Colonel Carlson poses with several natives. Colonel Carlson waves and salutes at departing jeeps carrying members of his unit and natives. Colonel Carlson talks to his son, Lieutenant Evans C. Carlson, who commands a platoon in the 2nd Marine Raiders Battalion.
Members of the U.S. Marines 2nd Raider Battalion (Carlson's Raiders) stand at attention aboard the deck of the USS Argonaut (SS-166) as it approaches the pier at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, following their famous Makin Raid in World War 2. Among those seen on the bridge are Major James Roosevelt, USMCR, Executive Officer, of the 2nd Raider Battalion (the President's son) and Lieutenant Commander John R. Pierce, USN, Commanding Officer of the Argonaut.
Opening scene shows a battlefield wooden cross marking the grave of Private Robert. Woods. His photograph is shown.The narrator is an American Pastor of a predominantly African American congregation speaking from the pulpit about men who served America during World War 2. He cites U.S. Army bomber pilot, Colin Kelly, whose photograph is also seen. The pastor also mentions Meyer Levine, Kelly's bombardier (unseen) and an African American sailor, named Dory Miller, who shot down Japanese aircraft while defending the battleship West Virginia during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller is seen shaking hands with officers on the deck of a Navy ship. Camera focuses on a banner in the church displaying stars for the members of the congregation in the Armed Forces. He leads in a prayer of thanks for "this land which our fathers have helped to build." Camera pans over the congregation. The choir and congregation join in singing "Onward Christian Soldiers." Next, a large formation of African American soldiers marches in a parade. They wear uniforms including M1917 steel helmets, and carry rifles and field packs. Scene updates to African American soldiers marching wearing World War 2 M1 steel helmets. Scene shifts to African American Army Colonel and another officer reviewing marching troops on a snowy field. Next, African American women in the WAC (Women's Army Corps) are seen marching. African American troops are seen, again, parading in World War 1 steel helmets, and then others are seen parading in garrison caps. More views of these various groups parading with a glimpse of mounted cavalry inserted, as well. As the film ends, the background music is the singing of "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho." (World War II; WW II; World War 2; World War Two)
Amphibious operation by U.S. Army 16th Infantry Regiment troops on Eniwetok Atoll in Marshall islands during World War 2. U.S. soldiers hunkered down on steep rocky shore of Eniwetok during the assault. An M4A2 Sherman tank of the U.S. Marines 2d Separate Tank Company, with triangle 1 marking is parked nearby. A Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVT)( hits the beach. An LCV (Landing Craft, Vehicle) approaches the beach and ramp being lowered. An M-7 Priest self-propelled gun exits the LCV. An M4 Sherman tank with diamond 3 marking moves inland. Uprooted palm trees in the foreground. Soldiers relax on the beach. U.S. officers hold a chart as they discuss and plan. Glimpse of an aircraft in flight overhead.
British aviation developments after World War II. A twin-jet English Electric Canberra takes off from Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire, England. The English Electric Canberra A.1 prototype (VN799) in flight. The first Canberra B.2 prototype (VX165) flies over the airfield. Crowds of British civilian men and women watch the first Canberra B.2 prototype in flight. The first Canberra B.2 prototype performs maneuvers.
A town nestled among hills in Spain. A woman under a tree. Teenage girls descend the steps at a Spanish educational institution or boarding school, during World War 2. Girls salute during the morning assembly. Flags are hoisted. Young women stand around the flag post. Girls seated in groups at tables for breakfast. They sit outside and sew. Outdoor activities in the playground. A group of girls on a path in the forest. They kneel before a Christian religious cross. (World War 2 period.)
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