"TWENTY-SEVEN SOLDIERS" WWII RACIAL HARMONY / ALLIED ARMIES PROPAGANDA FILM 29244
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @periscopefilm Join us on Patreon. Visit / periscopefilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com View our Amazon store here: https://amzn.to/3XQHsVD Designed to promote racial harmony and understanding in wartime, TWENTY SEVEN SOLDIERS shows the cooperation between twenty seven different nations and ethnicities to defeat the Axis in Italy. Road signs are shown in some of the 12 languages used by Allied armies at the front, and many wonderful shots of American, British, Indian, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, Free French, Free Yugoslavs, Free Dutch, Free Polish, and other armies. Soldiers from many different nations are seen with jeeps, and with different types of food ranging from corn beef hash to spaghetti. Different faiths are also shown at the front lines. The question is asked, how did they all get welded into one fighting force? The film highlights the diverse backgrounds of the soldiers in the Allied forces during World War II, who came from 27 nations and fought together in the Battle of Italy. Despite their varied nationalities, languages, and cultures, these soldiers learned to work together as a unified force. The cooperation between them, whether in battle or in everyday tasks like sharing supplies, was crucial to their success. The soldiers' respect for each other, regardless of origin, and their collective effort led to the defeat of the enemy. The narrative emphasizes how unity, mutual respect, and shared goals allowed the Allies to overcome the challenges of fighting a war together and ultimately achieve victory. 00:00 – Various soldiers from different nations introduce themselves, highlighting the global diversity of the Allied forces. 1:19 – The narrator discusses the diversity of the men who fought and won the Battle of Italy, with soldiers from 27 nations. 1:33 – On June 19, 1944, the Allies took Elba, and the narrator reflects on how Napoleon would have been surprised by the success of the combined Allied armies. 2:05 – The variety of soldiers from different countries, including language differences, is emphasized, and how soldiers from many nations had to work together. 3:05 – Russian trucks bringing wine for the French, tea for the British, spaghetti for the Italians, and food for Americans illustrate the diversity of the forces. 3:39 – The text discusses how these men from various nations, creeds, and faiths were united to form a strong fighting force. 4:27 – The formation of the joint command of Allied forces in North Africa and their collaboration in later campaigns, with soldiers learning to work together despite differences. 4:15 – On D-Day, soldiers from various countries fought side by side, with protection coming from the entire Allied Mediterranean fleet. 5:00 – Allied airmen, soldiers, and engineers, regardless of nationality, worked together across different theaters of war, illustrating cooperation. 5:57 – The cooperation between various nations led to the defeat of the enemy, despite their racial and national differences. 6:12 – If soldiers were wounded, medics, regardless of nationality, tended to the wounded without concern for their background. 6:59 – The soldiers learned to respect each other, regardless of where they came from, and this mutual respect contributed to their success. 7:43 – The idea of unity and respect among the soldiers, despite their diverse origins, is emphasized as the key to their victory. 8:00 – The respect between soldiers, honoring comrades’ flags, highlights the spirit of unity. 10:10 – The story concludes with the soldiers knowing that, together, they can achieve victory through mutual respect and shared purpose. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. We collect, scan and preserve 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have films you'd like to have scanned or donate to Periscope Film, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the link below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD and 2k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com
