https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/e5ed3d3d-deda-49fa-8fee-6a840769b972 Made in 1945 on behalf of the American Red Cross, SEEING THEM THROUGH is a short film reporting on the activities of the American Red Cross and the useage made of contributed funds for the previous year. American troops are shown in combat in Europe and in the Pacific during the island hopping campaign, with medical corpsman administering aid in jungle hospitals. This includes astonishing footage of emergency surgery in extremely primitive conditions, and Red Cross supplies including blood plasma being given to the wounded. Hospital ships and a warehouse supplying aid to prisoners of war are also shown. The film also includes footage of the famed Clubmobiles delivering warm coffee and food to the troops along with smiles from pretty female volunteers. The film highlights the crucial role of the American Red Cross during World War II, particularly in 1945 as intense fighting continued in Europe and the Pacific. The Red Cross faced increasing demands to support soldiers, both on the battlefield and at home, providing medical aid, comfort, and supplies. As American forces advanced, the Red Cross helped treat the wounded, send packages to prisoners of war, and maintain morale through communication with families. It also played a vital role in collecting and distributing blood donations, which saved countless lives. The film underscores the Red Cross's unwavering commitment to supporting soldiers and their families throughout the war's hardships, offering essential services during this critical time. 00:00-1:07: The film begins by describing the intense fighting in Europe during 1945, as Germany's forces resist with desperation. The Allies, including American soldiers, face significant losses in terms of both casualties and the price of victory. Prisoners of war are subjected to harsh conditions, with the Red Cross providing vital assistance. 1:08-1:59: The Red Cross faces increasing demands as its obligations to aid soldiers intensify. Red Cross workers are essential in supporting doctors and medical staff and helping wounded soldiers cope with both physical and mental trauma. 2:00-3:00: Red Cross workers continue to follow American forces in both Europe and the Pacific, offering comfort and assistance to soldiers enduring prolonged battles. The importance of Red Cross support increases with the intensification of the war. 3:17-4:01: Victory over Japan is still distant, and every advance brings more casualties. The Red Cross continues to provide aid to medical units, offering support to soldiers who are disabled or traumatized by the war. 4:02-5:06: The Red Cross helps soldiers by providing comfort on hospital ships and supporting them when they return home. The organization also ships parcels with food, clothing, and medical supplies to prisoners of war. 5:07-6:12: The Red Cross works on the home front, keeping families in touch with their loved ones, especially those held in enemy prison camps. Letters and packages from the Red Cross are critical to the morale of soldiers and their families. 6:13-7:01: The Red Cross collects and distributes blood plasma, and in critical cases, it supplies whole blood. This effort saves thousands of lives, with blood donations forming a tangible connection between the home front and the battlefront. 7:03-8:13: Red Cross efforts are essential as the war continues. Their mission is to support soldiers and their families, providing vital services during the final stages of the war. The film emphasizes the unwavering dedication of the American Red Cross to support soldiers and their families during the hardships of World War II. 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 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-HgFf62Mc8 Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:23:09 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/e5ed3d3d-deda-49fa-8fee-6a840769b972 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.