Life Line of the Nation American Railroads in Wwii (1944)
1944 · Short film · 19 min
Synopsis
Carl Dudley delivers an ode to the American railroad for it’s WWII efforts. The railroad was instrumental in providing continuous supply lines to the war front. Materials were pulsated with ease over a network of tracks crossing the continent including coal, steel, food, tanks; such as the M4 Sherman and military vehicles like the Diamond T 969 wrecker. Narration highlights meticulous planning and scheduling necessary for stringent timetables. It praises the foresight of operators and…
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