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Historical Military Footage

Historical clips showcasing military actions from past wars, including soldier preparations and wartime experiences.

Medics make their way to wounded fighters during a bloody brawl in the heart of Paris in 1944.
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The Memorial to the Dead of the German Armed Forces, grounds of the Ministry of Defence in Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Europe
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U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assess a simulated casualty during a night casualty evacuation exercise aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Sea of Japan, Sept. 11, 2022. This integrated training establishes confidence and familiarity between the Marines and Sailors for in-flight medical treatment. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.
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DA-ST-85-05257. Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares ammunition at a forward arming and refueling point as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, Jan. 14, 2024. RUT provides the 24th MEU the opportunity to operate in unfamiliar environments, integrate the units of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, and train towards being designated as special operations capable.
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Man using Telephone, which is part of Underground Communications System connecting Field with the Administration Building, Municipal Airport,, Washington, D.C., USA, Jack Delano for U.S. Office of War Information, July 1941
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Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division operate a drone during Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation on Fort Polk, Louisiana, Nov. 6, 2022. JRTC Rotation 23-01 serves to enhance brigade and supporting unit's deployment readiness.
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AIRMAN Vincent Sims, 51st Services Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, mans an a defensive firing position during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks. Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF
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Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive their Eagle, Globe and Anchor, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., April 8, 2023. The EGA Ceremony marks the end of training and marks the official transition into Marines.
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Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-372-36. Hurricane Katrina
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Pentagon tribute in memory of the 5th anniversary of the 911 attacks
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Captain Louis H. Lent of Co. A, 48th New York Infantry Regiment in uniform. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljpaper. Lent, Louis H, approximately 1834-1863, United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 48th (1861-1865), People, Soldiers, Union, 1860-1870, Military uniforms, Union, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Union.
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A group of Soldier competitors plot points on a map before beginning a night land navigation course during the 2022 Combined Best Warrior Competition at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, April 1. 15 Soldiers traveled to compete in this years Best Warrior, hosted by the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), 84th Training Command, and 108th Training Command (IET) from March 31 through April 5, 2022. Competitors are evaluated on their individual ability to adapt and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events, which test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.
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Sgt. Kevin Valderrama a drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to interduce himself to his new recruits on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 2, 2022. Lima Company will spend Forming Day learning the rules and regulations of recruit training.
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Display at National Park Andersonville or Camp Sumter, Site of Confederate Civil War prison and cemetery for Yankee Union prisoners
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Members from the 124th Security Forces Squadron participate in a 9/11 memorial ruck march at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Sept 24, 2022. Every September, In an effort to never forget the lives lost on 9/11 or the lives given in the war that followed, memorial marches like this one are previlant accross the military.
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Deutsche Flagge auf der Kleidung eines Soldaten, aufgenommen im Rahmen der Militaeruebung Wettiner Schwert mit deutschen und tschechischen Soldaten bei Tangermuende, 26.03.2024. Wettiner Schwert ist Teil der Quadriga-Uebung der NATO. Tangermuende Deutschland *** German flag on the clothing of a soldier, taken during the military exercise Wettiner Schwert with German and Czech soldiers near Tangermuende, 26 03 2024 Wettiner Schwert is part of the Quadriga Exercise of NATO Tangermuende Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertnerxphotothek.dex
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DF-ST-89-09862. Base: Likoni Country: Gabon (GAB)
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Portrait of Colonel Siebert by Johann Victor Krämer, 1893, showing the subject in formal military attire and composed stance.
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Shamrock worn by a soldier on St. Patrick's Day at Chelsea Barracks, London, United Kingdom.
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ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - CGC Harry Claiborne - Gulfport, Mississippi - 26-HK-310-79. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne in Gulfport, Mississippi September 2 through 8, 2005. Hurricane Katrina
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The Minesweeping by Shcherbakov, Boris Valentinovich (1916-1990) State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg 1943 Oil on canvas 80x172 Russia Soviet Art Genre Painting
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival General S.H. Track on Kemajoran (24 August 1946). Head of army contacts a.j.e. Van Berckelaer with woman and daughter. August 24, 1946. Indonesia, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies
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Operation to stack Ares 1-X Segment US5 onto US4
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Soldier with helmet and raised arm. Drawing in an oval. Page 55 from a sketchbook with 158 pages.
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221004-M-BQ292-2019 SAN FRANCISCO (October 4, 2022) U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors join students from The Academy of Art University at the San Francisco Fleet Week E-Sport Challenge for San Francisco Fleet Week 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During Fleet week, service members effects, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.