A newsreel titled 'Nazi war criminal executed' shows General Anton Dostler, a Nazi German war criminal arriving at the execution site in Aversa, Italy. General Dostler, guilty of ordering the shooting of 15 American soldiers during World War II, stands against a pole with his hands tied at the back. A priest recites a prayer as troops remain lined up. General's face is covered and he is executed by firing squad.
A newsreel titled 'Handbag harmony' shows fashion models displaying Milady's handbags and purses at the Saint Regis Hotel in New York City, United States. Women models show a variety of handbags. A model dances with a man as she holds a handbag. They appear to kiss, but view of the kiss is blocked by a handbag.
A newsreel titled 'Hitler's big bust costly' shows bust statue of Hitler being auctioned at a ceremony in Germany. Nazi paraphernalia such as flags and a dining set and glassware are also examined by auction bidders. Several views of the Hitler bust art work. Auctioneer invites people to bid for the auction as he speaks from a podium.
A newsreel titled "Captured Nazi subs are sunk" shows British and Polish Navy Destroyers disposing of Nazi German submarines off the coast of Ireland soon after the end of World War 2 during Operation Deadlight. View of captured submarines at dock in Loch Ryan, Scotland, including U-1271, U-1301, and a third submarine awaiting scuttling operations. In the next scene, in the North Atlantic off the west coast of Scotland and northwest of Ireland, allied British and Polish sailors from HMS Onslow and ORP Blyskawica destroyers take aim at U-2324 and then fire naval guns at the submarine. Naval guns fire several shots and U-2324 sinks in the North Atlantic.
German soldiers fire anti aircraft guns at Allied bombers flying overhead in Normandy,France during World War II. Explosions occur causing a pillar of smoke to rise up. German shoot down an Allied plane. Plane descends and crashes into the ground resulting in an explosion.
Interview with Doreen Garwick, wife of United States Navy officer Warren Garwick from Los Angeles, California. Garwick recounts her experience taken as a prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II in Manila, Philippines. During the interview she hopes of meeting her husband soon after the liberation of Manila.
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