Footage shot after United States battleships conclude bombardment of Japanese-held Fort Drum in Manila Bay, Philippines during World War 2. Fortified Fort Drum is seen on El Fraile Island in Manila Bay, with large gun turrets clearly visible on its top. U.S. troops and engineers had gained access to air vents on the fort top deck, pumped in oil and gasoline, and set a timed fuse. Footage shows fused explosive detonating, followed by massive explosion and black smoke as the flammables ignite.
U.S. infantrymen at Fort Manonviller in France during World War II. Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division climb up a mountain. The soldiers walk through the ruins of the old fort. The soldiers outside the fort. A soldier with a handie-talkie walks through the ruins.
German invasion of Poland during World War II. A German warship fires at the Westerplatte Fort in Danzig. Naval guns aboard the ship fire at the fort. A column of smoke rises from the fort. A German naval officer looks through binoculars as firing and bombardment continues.
World War 1 training of U.S. 154th Depot Brigade and 301st Engineers Battalion at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland, United States. A train pulls out of the railway station. Aerial view of the buildings at U.S. Army Fort George G. Meade. African American soldier recruits gathered at Fort George G. Meade. Recruits stand in columns as they get themselves registered. Men at a desk work on papers. Recruits stand in front of the quarters building. Recruits drill at the Army camp.
Fort Hancock in New Jersey, United States. Military Police checking at the entrance of Fort Hancock. Vehicles enter after the checking. U.S. soldiers march through the entrance. A sign: 'Fort Hancock'. (World War II period).
Dual World Premiere of Hollywood movie "The War Wagon" in Dallas and Fort Worth,Texas. In Dallas: Actor John Wayne disembarks from a helicopter. He arrives for the premiere of his film The War Wagon. Co star Bruce Cabot receives a certificate. Barbecue and press reception being organized. Stars and celebrities gathered at the dinner reception for celebration of John's birthday. Jack Valenti, Motion Picture Association President at lectern. John Wayne cuts a cake. View of theater marquee at Dallas Majestic Theater advertising world premiere of film "The War Wagon." Large crowd of civilians gathered to greet Wayne. John Wayne arrives for the premiere. Valora Noland and Joanna Barnes also attend the premiere. Film director Burt Kennedy ascends stage outside theater to greet crowd and talk about the film. Scene in Fort Worth, Texas at the Worth Theater which is also hosting the world premiere. John Wayne speaking outside the theater at the premiere. Native American Indian dancers perform outside the Worth Theatre in Fort Worth before the opening of the film.