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Poster for Infantry Weapons and their effects (1943)

Infantry Weapons and their effects (1943)

1943 · Short film · 28 min

Synopsis

This training film shows virtually all the weapons and ammunition used by the US Army in WWII and how they are being used most efficiently. 45mm pistol 30 cal. carbine 30 cal. machine gun 50 cal. machine gun hand grenades rifle grenades anti tank grenades anti tank rockets 60mm mortar 81mm mortar 37mm armor piercing rounds Their effects are mainly shown on captured German equipment

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Running time
28 minutes

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★★★★★ · Very Good Film · timerover · 2017-11-16

This is a very good film to show the effects of various weapons. I will be using it for my World War 2 history class to show them what the US infantry and Marines were using.

★★★★ · Helping the American Fighting Man Have Confidence · Jeff Tabor · 2011-08-16

This film is meant to show soldiers of the era the appropriate use of their weapons. It graphically demonstrates what they can do. There is also the secondary effect of convincing him that American equipment is up to the job, and to inspire confidence in the tools provided to him. An excellent film for the student of WWII, or military arms.

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