U.S. Troops on Alaskan Front (1942)

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U.S. Troops on Alaskan Front (1942) WWII Footage

This World War II footage follows reinforcements landing on Attu Island and "Flying Tigers" preparing for combat missions in the Pacific, as large crowds pray for the troops in Chicago. As paratroopers make a practice jump on Panama, Brazilian president Vargas reviews the military and winter settles on New York City with an ice sculpture in Rockefeller Center. Troops aboard transport ships cross the equator and prepare for war.

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