Wounded U.S. soldiers on their crutches exit an American Red Cross building at Saint Nazaire in France soon after the end of World War 1. The soldiers embark the transport vessel, SS Manchuria. Red Cross workers help the troops in getting aboard the ship.
Shows American 70th and 71st Coast Artillery troops of World War 1 at Saint Nazaire (France) embarking on the transport vessel SS Manchuria following end of World War I. The troops are leaving for United States soon after the armistice. Troops armed with rifles and loaded with supplies board the ship via retractable boarding stairs
German battleship Bismarck in sea near Saint-Nazaire, France. Views on British warship of lower deck, bombs are lifted by means of hoist. Guns aboard British warship are fired. Views of burning ship Bismarck in ocean in distance, explosion on Bismarck can be seen. British naval observers on bridge of ship. Views of German wounded sailors recovered from Bismarck being carried up gangway after having been rescued at sea. British aircraft carrier 'Victorious', biplane aircraft Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber on the deck of British aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal (91). British battleship at dock, two British Navy Officers shake hands. British sailors raise their hands and salute. Views of battleships. Sailors on board HMS Ark Royal raise a plaque celebrating the defeat of the Bismarck, above a Sebastopol 1854 plaque. (World War II period).
A documentary depicts parade by the students of an elite military academy at Saint Cyr in Western France. Troops of students at the training school of the French Army. Troops raise their swords to salute their flags. Commanders inspect troops. Marching troops preceded by cavaliers salute the Commanders of French Army.
United states Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers roundup and capture German soldiers in Saint Marcouf, France. One German has a bandaged hand. The U.S.paratroopers interrogate and search a German soldier. 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagle) paratroopers driving a pair of French Armored Carrier UE artillery tractors captured in use by German troops.The troopers questioning German prisoner. (World War II period).
United States gliders taxi along the runway before taking off from Saint Marcouf in France. Planes take off and seen in flight.