Army Champions

Army Champions

1941 · 11 min · ★ 6.0 · Documentary

This Pete Smith Specialty short focuses on the young men who have signed up for the U.S. Army. The film uses the analogy of the speed, accuracy, and teamwork of sports and how these qualities are translated into the weapons training of American soldiers. We watch target practice by Army personnel with shoulder weapons, mortars, and various artillery pieces.

Directed by Paul Vogel · Written by Julian Harmon

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