Reel Number: H1694-01
Color: Black and White
Sound: SD
Year / Date: 1942
Country: USA
Location:
TC Begins: 10:00:14
TC Ends: 10:08:52
Duration: 00:08:38
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Titles. 10:00:48 Row of M1918, M3 - 155mm Gun / Artillery, moving around in MCU as described; soldier cranking gun to maximum angle; cranking horizonally. 15 man gun crew runs out; MCU of each leader & 12 crew. Soldier opening, cleaning & lubricating breach, another inspects powder chamber & bore. Various parts readied for firing. 10:03:03 Tools & operating equipment laid out & checked; loaded on truck & trailer. Gun in traveling position & various items checked including tire pressure. Gun coupled to bulldozer & air brakes attached & checked for leaks. Air brakes tested. Men into vehicles. 10:05:25 Section moves out following jeep. CUs of wheels turning. Bulldozer pulling along dirt lane at speed showing various braking methods. 10:06:33 Bulldozer w/ gun breaking loose & airbrakes holding. 10:06:54 Column thru trees along forest road, halting & inspecting. 10:08:07 Column moves ahead. Trucks passing gun to set up firing position. WWII Weapons; WW2 Training Film; Maintenance;