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The story of AFN ( American Forces Network) Radio. Founding announced in 1942. First broadcast in 1943; growth in 1944.
U.S. Army soldier reads newspaper while listening to radio. Soldiers doing their respective chores, listen to AFN (American Forces Network) Radio. General Marshall and General Eisenhower announce the creation of AFN, in 1942. July 4, 1943, the first broadcast of AFN. General Eisenhower mingling with paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division, on the eve of D-day. U.S. B-26 aircraft in flight. United States soldiers aboard landing craft and wading ashore at Normandy, France, on D-day, June 6, 1944. Soldiers tuning radios in the field. United States Sherman tanks and infantry move along country road in France. Audio includes portions from AFN broadcasts, including an announcer saying "You are listening to AFN Paris. This is the American Forces Network, on the road to Berlin." Road sign points to St. Lo. Group of U.S. soldiers gathered around a jeep with a radio, listening to AFN, in Germany. (World War II period).
Cyclists compete in the 1942 Circuit de France (WW2)
Professional cyclists compete in 1942 Circuit de France, organized by the Vichy influenced La France Socialiste newspaper, in Paris. This was a Nazi German effort to continue the Tour de France during World War II. Large crowds gathered to watch the cycling event on the streets of Paris. Cyclists moving under a banner “La France Socialiste”. Men sitting on top of stone columns. Cyclists carry their bicycles while climbing up stone steps in Montmartre. Cyclists continue their journey after reaching the top of a hill. A spectator whistles. Cyclists hold their bicycles and hurriedly climb down stone stairs. Cyclists carry their bicycles and climb up the stairs leading to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica (35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France), the summit of Montmartre and the highest point in Paris. Spectators witness the cycling competition in Montmartre. Two competitors riding bicycles on cobblestone street. Cyclist crosses the finish line. Children from the crowd cheering. The winner of the race is François Neuville.
General Dwight D Eisenhower and Allied forces capture North Africa and Sicily, receives the French Legion of Honour medal (WWII)
General Dwight D Eisenhower from the North Africa campaign to the D-Day Normandy landings during World War II. Eisenhower with other military officers in the War Plan Office discusses strategy. A mural covering the west wall of the Eisenhower Museum in Abilene, Kansas. An animated map shows plan to seize key positions in North Africa. Fight in Algiers and Casablanca. Allied troops fire artillery, bombarding a North African coastal town. Troops advancing from beachhead, engage in street fighting with Vichy French troops in Casablanca, Morocco. A flare gun is fired. Unfavorable weather conditions delay the troops advancing towards Tunis and Bizerte. Allied troops fighting at nighttime. Allied soldiers walk through mud, allied military vehicles pass through water on the roads. Troops fire artillery under a canopy, hitting the side of a hill. Thick clouds of smoke cover a hill. U.S. General Omar Bradley and his troops capture Bizerte, Tunisia and the British 1st Army captures Tunis. German and Italian prisoners raise their hands up upon surrender. Animated map shows the surrender of the Axis troops. A ceremony commemorates the victory. North African cavalrymen join the parade. General Eisenhower and Free French Forces General Henri Giraud review a military parade. Henri Giraud bestows to General Eisenhower the French Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. A mural on a wall of the Eisenhower Museum depicts the Allied invasion of Sicily. Allied troops march into Sicily in 1943.Civilians in the streets to celebrate. A mural on the wall of Eisenhower Museum depicts invasion of Italy. Allied troops land ashore and march into Italy. U.S. General Mark Clark 5th Army at Salerno. A sign reads Napoli. Eisenhower comes out of a tent. U.S. President Roosevelt visits the troops in the combat area with Eisenhower. United States President Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin in Cairo, Egypt. Another mural on the wall of the Eisenhower Museum. Eisenhower with other officers. Dramatization of German troops guarding and preparing the defenses of Normandy before the Allied landings. Eisenhower reviews training of the troops. Allied troops undergo physical training though obstacle courses. Churchill inspects the troops. Eisenhower reviews the troops on the eve of invasion. Eisenhower speaks to airborne troops wearing blackened camouflage face paint.
The buildings of the Ministry of Agriculture and Hotel du Parc in Vichy, France (WW2)
The Ministry of Agriculture in Vichy, France during World War II. Exterior of the building of the Ministry of Agriculture. People walking on the street. Officials standing outside the building. Exterior of Hotel Du Parc. Flags flying on flag poles on top of the building. People standing outside a building.
Marshal Petain review Vichy French army and greets civilians on his birthday in France (WW2)
Vichy France leader Marshal Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Joseph Petain celebrates his 88th Birthday during World War II. Marshal Petain reviewing French Army. Petain greets the gathered civilians along the street. Petain parades down the street. Marshal Petain views an exhibition of pictures of his life career. The pictures show from the start of his army career up to the final picture of him with Pierre Laval. Marshall Petain in civilian clothes walks through a park.
Marshal Petain is called to be the leader of Vichy France in the wake of WW2
End of the Third French Republic, on 10 July 1940, in World War II as the parliament gives full powers to 84-year-old Marshal Philippe Pétain. He is seen entering a hall, accompanied by Philippe Henriot (clean-shaven). The camera follows as Pétain walks amongst legislators gathered in the hall. Among those seen is Assembly leader, Jean-Marcel Jeanneney, standing with arms folded. Shift in time and place shows Pétain seated as he prepares to broadcast remarks to Vichy France citizens. Standing nearby is Philippe Henriot (with moustache). The two discuss a ceremony and remarks to be made. Pétain makes some test remarks into a microphone.
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