A railroad yard demolished by retreating German forces, in Vallon, France, during World War II. U.S.Army Combat Engineers are machine-gunned as they attempt to build a bridge across the Rhone River, in Lyon, France. They return fire as civilians seek cover. Allied soldiers in trucks enter the city as huge crowds welcome them. U.S. troops riding in M4 Sherman tanks. Knocked out German tanks and 88mm guns mounted on half tracks. Captured German Panther tank of 11.Pz.Div in Meximieux, abandoned Pz.III and Hummel 150mm SP Howitzer. General Patch's Army and the United States 3rd Army troops enter the city of Bourg. Thank You banners are displayed at two windows.
A film titled 'Activities in Italy' shows the United States 5th Army soldiers entering the city of Pisa, Italy after Nazi German forces surrender during World War II. Soldiers move towards the north and move across the wrecked city. Tanks pass by the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy). General Mark W. Clarke and other officers inspect the leaning tower. British anti-aircraft units cross over River Arno the next day.
A film titled 'Bridge over Salween River' shows Chinese laborers constructing a suspension bridge for the Stilwell Road, over the Salween River in Burma, during World War 2. Workers lay the bridge floor under supervision of engineers. Blasting crew places dynamite to widen the road and an explosion occurs. Japanese aircraft drop bombs over the area. An unexploded bomb is discovered and detonated. First traffic crosses the bridge.
A film titled 'Pacific: Clean-up at Aitape' shows Animated map of New Guinea and Aitape. U.S.troops wading through the jungles at Aitape, New Guinea during World War 2. Natives carry supplies from coastal area to the commandment post. C-47 cargo plane drops supplies. Soldiers retrieve and stack supplies.
A film titled 'Northern France and Belgium' shows United States 1st Army Engineers construct spans over a river in France during World War 2. Soldiers cross over Pontoon and Bailey bridges. Tanks fire fiercely at the enemy targets, causing fire and smoke.
United States 1st Army soldiers attack a farm house near Franco-Belgian border to drive out German troops during World War II. Soldiers fire as tanks roll and bombs explode. German troops and equipment are captured by Americans.
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