Wonderscape
World War II's Early Years: The Atlantic Battle and Rise of Nazi Atrocities
This video covers the initial years of World War II, focusing on the Battle of the Atlantic and the rapid expansion of Nazi Germany. It describes the devastating impact of German U-Boats, the fall of several European nations, and the...
Wonderscape
History Kids: World War II
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the causes and events of World War Two, highlighting the rise of fascist regimes, the atrocities committed by the Nazis, and the eventual Allied victory. It emphasizes the importance of...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Returning GIs temporarily stranded in Atlantic Ocean as their liberty ship 'Henry Ward Beecher' is towed to Bermuda
WS Liberty ship SS Cecil N. Bean tows crippled SS Henry Ward Beecher, escort ships follow / Army transport ship USAT Saturnia, former luxury ship, at anchor off Bermuda shore, as ship convoy crosses in distance / Saturnia aft section /...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
GIs disembark from SS Henry Ward Beecher prior to its being towed
POV from tugboat alongside SS Henry Ward Beecher as United States Army soldiers climb over the rail and down the rope ladder to the tug / VS soldiers climb over one by one
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Crippled Liberty Ship SS Henry Ward Beecher is towed to Bermuda by SS Cecil N. Bean
Aerials: VS SS Cecil N. Bean tows SS Henry Ward Beecher in Atlantic Ocean / circle around Army transport ship USAT Saturnia anchored near Bermuda to rescue troops aboard the Beecher / pilot boat leaves Saturnia side / VS Saturnia gets...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Former luxury liner USAT Saturnia arrives in New York Harbor, bearing stranded GIs from SS Henry Ward Beecher
VS USAT Saturnia sails into harbor, tugboat at her side / women wave as ship passes / VS ship pulls up to dock / men down gangplank // WS Liberty Ship SS Cecil N. Bean tows SS Henry Ward Beecher in Atlantic Ocean // women wave as...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Returning GIs temporarily stranded in Atlantic Ocean are rescued by Army transport ship USAT Saturnia
VS soldiers lined up along ship's rail / soldiers climb over rail and down 'Jacob's Ladder' to tug boat alongside the SS Henry Ward Beecher / soldiers at ship's rail lean over it to watch those leaving ship
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Crippled Liberty Ship SS Henry Ward Beecher is towed to Bermuda by SS Cecil N. Bean after troops it was carrying removed to ship USAT Saturnia
Aerials SS Cecil N. Bean tows SS Henry Ward Beecher in Atlantic Ocean / VS aboard vacated Beecher, life rafts stacked on deck / airplane wing as it flies over ocean and USAT Saturnia / fly around Saturnia
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
US GIs stranded in Atlantic Ocean on the liberty ship Henry Ward Beecher arrive in New York harbor
POV from tugboat loaded with soldiers as it pulls away from SS Henry Ward Beecher, many soldiers remaining on ship at railing / bow of tug filled with soldiers / tug approaches ship USAT Saturnia, a former luxury liner / VS soldiers...
Sky News
Prince Charles and Princess Diana talk to the crowd after Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration Service...
Prince Charles and Princess Diana talk to the crowd after Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration Service...