A man interviews two Allied prisoners of war who became good friends at Los Banos camp during World War II. They speak into a microphone at Bilibid prison in Muntinlupa, Philippines. They speak about their profession, life at Japanese prison camp and their friendship.
Scene opens with sounds of trumpets as a spotlight illuminates a large German eagle sculpture. Rudolf Hess (or Heß) at a podium, in the Luitpoldhalle on the Nazi party grounds, officially opens the Nazi 6th Congress by honoring the memory of Marshal Paul von Hindenburg (who died a month earlier). All present rise as Hess speaks of their remembrance of Hindenburg and all their fallen comrades. They maintain a moment of silence. Hess continues by welcoming several invited guests, whom camera focuses upon momentarily, including a visiting Japanese diplomat or envoy. Camera pans over audience, pausing at Admiral Erich Raeder sitting next to General Werner von Fritsch (eyes closed?). As Hess continues speaking, the camera pans over the audience, showing more military in uniform and enthusiastic civilians. Hess addresses Hitler ("Mein führer) and more uniformed military are seen, including Hermann Goering (Göring), sitting with arms folded. Hitler is seen seated with others, listening as Hess extols him. Views of uniformed men applauding enthusiastically. Hess continues (sweating slightly). Hitler, still seated with others, gives a weak Nazi salute in response to the adulation of the attendees. Camera view, from back of hall, shows stage and curtains with sign reading Everything for Germany (Alles für Deutschland). Baldur von Schirach is seated at Hitler's right. Camera focuses on Joseph Göbbels (Goebbels) applauding and on Hess, waiting for the crowd to quiet down. Glimpse of Hitler, again, with Martin Bohrmann, seated at his left. An older woman applauding, and a girl (standing on her seat) applauding. Hess says something to the effect that Germany is the homeland of all the Germans in the world. Following some final remarks he breaks into a Nazi salute, saying "Heil Hitler" and Sieg Heil. Hitler stands and showing great satisfaction steps to shake hands and thank Hess for his remarks. Glimpse from back of the hall.
Lieutenant General Robert L. Eichelberger visits 11th Airborne Division installation in sendai,Honshu in Japan. He reviews an honor guard and speaks to Japanese dignitaries.
A plane flies by Los Baños prison camp in Luzon, Philippines on day of its liberation from the Japanese. It flies over fields and houses and barracks that housed prisoners, some still burning and smoking as they are burned down by liberating U.S. forces who rescued the internees. Sunken ships along the coast. (World War II period).
Soldiers of 187th Glider Infantry of United States 11th Airborne Division advance through the jungle in Sulac, Batangas Philippines. Knock out Japanese 75 mm Howitzer.
Soldiers of 187th Glider Infantry of United States 11th Airborne Division atop a tank advance through the jungle in Sulac, Batangas, Philippines. Tank with painted named "Green Hornet." American soldiers examine Japanese artillery equipment and gun boxes.
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