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 knocked out U.S. M115, 8 inch howitzer, in Buonconvento,Italy, during World War 2. American GIs riding in jeep pass a paper sign (left by German soldiers) pointing and giving distance to Munich, Germany. A number of signs left over from German military units formerly operating in the area, are piled up in the street.
Italian resistance movement partisans march through the streets of Buonconvento, Italy during World War II. Giovanni Nenzi, leader of young resistance fighters, delivers a speech to them as they sit and listen to him.
Allied tanks with soldiers atop it roll out on the streets of Buonconvento,Italy. French civilians also throng the streets. Wrecked buildings and debris. Soldiers enter a building carrying their guns. (World War II period).
Pope John XXIII declares convocation of ecumenical council to discuss the internal matters of the church in Rome,Italy. He also releases a book on the occasion.
A film titled ' No hobby horses for Italian kids under new law' shows Fascist Youth Organization training boys and girls of tender age in horse riding in Rome,Italy. Boys and girls being taught to ride and control horses so as to prepare efficient members for cavalry. Kids make their horses jump over obstacles.
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