GG2174 WWII Short Films Roll of Honor w/ African American troops, This Dog’s Army (War Dogs), Making of Yank newspaper / G.I. News, A Few Quick Facts

Roll of Honor w/ African American troops (see film 25884), Shows work activities in Munda in the Solomon Islands. (In July and August 1943, Allied forces took the island from the Japanese). Over scenes of soldiers in action and working on the airfield, we hear a roll call of men assigned to the area. “The roll of honor goes on and on,” the viewer is told at mark 07:50. “At home or out yonder, when the roll is called the men of America answer and go to work. Build up and break down. That’s the story of war.”

This Dog’s Army (War Dogs) “This Dog’s Army” is a 1943 short film made for troops, showing how canine companions were volunteered by their owners to do their part in World War II.

Making of Yank newspaper / Quentin Reynolds Talks about G.I. News (see 63574) Short film narrated by Quentin Reynolds, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at Yank magazine and the Armed Forces Network.

A Few Quick Facts animated cartoon

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