An airstrip under construction in New Guinea during World War II. A sign reads ' T2 our motto. Get the lead out of your ass and get it up to the troops'. The airstrip being leveled. Men and equipment at work at the airstrip. A U.S. Army Air Force C-47 Skytrain aircraft lands at the airstrip and taxis. C-47s lined up on the airstrip.
Camp Strathpine, an Australian training camp set up for the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division in Queensland, Australia during World War II. Soldiers of 1st Cavalry Division seated on logs of wood during a Protestant church services. The soldiers seated in front of an altar. The altar is made out of logs of wood. Lighted candles at the altar.
Lieutenant General Walter Krueger, Commander, U.S. Sixth Army, on inspection tour of 1st Cavalry Division units training at Camp Strathpine, Queensland, Australia. He inspects wing of a glider, with skin open to reveal the internal structure. Next, accompanied by Major General Innis P. Swift, the Division Commander, he is briefed by an officer in a dugout. The Generals then walk through a campsite of tents, where a local commander (Colonel) accompanies General Krueger as he closely inspects the site and tents. Krueger emerging from a tent. General Swift heads to a car, and stands by it, as Krueger lingers to talk with local commanders. Next, Krueger is seen accompanied by a very tall Brigadier General, walking among tents.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower at Headquarter Allied Expeditionary Forces in London, England during World War II. General Eisenhower seated at a desk after assuming the office of the Supreme Commander of Allied Expeditionary Forces. The General at the desk as cameramen record. A woman, in Army uniform, takes down notes as Eisenhower dictates.. General Eisenhower at a wall map. He poses against the map. He talks to officers. Eisenhower poses and smiles.
American comedian Joe E. Brown visits U.S. 38th Division in Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Joe E. Brown entertains and amuses the soldiers of 38th Division as he makes faces. The soldiers enjoy the performance. Brown does his famous baseball pantomime as the soldiers watch. Brown at a microphone and the soldiers seated in front of him. He performs as the soldiers listen. U.S. Army Major General William Chase Commander of 38th Division, Division Artillery Officer Brigadier General Spence and Assistant Division Commander Brigadier General Robert H. Soule smile as they watch the act.
U.S. Army General Walter Kruger visits 25th Infantry Division in Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Major General Innis P. Swift Commanding General of the I Corps along with General Walter Kruger at an OP ( Out Post ) with a car in the background. General Kruger and others walk through a sector near Balete Pass. General Kruger walks past the soldiers.
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