During World War 2, a soldier from the First Special Service Force (FSSF) (often referred to as the "Devil's Brigade," an elite joint American-Canadian commando unit) tightens straps on a packboard and swings it onto his back. Soldiers pack and move about in the background. Scene changes to a large group of soldiers and pack mules arrayed on a tiered hill. The group begins walking along a trail up the hill. Several soldiers jog past with large packs. Soldiers walk uphill in single file carrying large packs and rifles, some hold their helmets in hand. Several medics walk with the soldiers. Scene changes to a higher position on the mountain with snow; soldiers rest on rocky ground beside the trail. A soldier drinks from a small pot. Long shot shows men and mules walking along the side of a mountain. Frontal shot of soldiers walking, one grins at the camera. Long shot with hazy mountain in background, soldiers and mules walk along the trail.
In a large ground amidst huge crowd, 5000 boys perform calisthenics in Rome. Benito Mussolini with others witnesses the show.
Minerva Film Corporation studio on fire in Rome. A lift raises a fireman. Flames in a window. Smoke rises from the studio. A fire man raised high on a lift. Fire engines in the street. A large crowd watch the fire fighters work.
Soldiers are outside a coop. One soldier feeds pigeons outside coop and enters the coop. Pigeons in the coop. Soldier selects two pigeons and places capsule on their legs. Pigeons are placed into special carriers. Carriers are picked up by jeep and driver. Pigeons are taken to a distant area for a flight mission to familiarize them with the surrounding territory. Soldiers open the special carrier and freed the pigeons for flight mission. A message is inserted into the capsule on the pigeon's leg and the pigeon is released. Soldier takes pigeon from the coop. Message is removed from capsule and soldier makes entry in code book. (World War II period).
Ten Thousand young girls who are trained in gymnastics enter stadium ground to display teamwork and perfection in an Athletic drill in Rome. Italian Fascist ruler Benito Mussolini watches the display
United States sailors pay homage at Victor Emmanuel Memorial in Rome. A wreath placed on Victor Emmanuel Memorial. Officer stands at the Memorial. United States flag. Sailors stand aligned on the stairs and pay homage.
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