WWII - 1942, 155mm Gun (M1918, M3), The: Service of the Piece Before & During Action R2 of 4

R2 of 4 Gun crew staking out locating w/ leader giving directions, stake pounded in & sighting points located. Bulldozer pulls gun into place, brakes set & hoses disconnected. Weapon uncoupled from tractor. Accessories unloaded from trucks & trailer. Chocks placed under gun wheels, covering removed. 10:12:23 Ammunition truck & trailer backed into position & unloaded. Men ratchet gun into battery position on mount. 10:13:39 Recoil & counter-recoil nuts screwed & tightened. Various locking devices & blocks placed & locked. Various travel protection parts removed & trails spread & spades attached; parts lubricated / oiled. Trail pits marked, trails closed & pits dug. 10:18:38 Trails spread & secured into locking position. WWII Weapons; WW2 Training Film; M1918, M3 Artillery; Maintenance; Reel 3 shows digging of recoil and spade pits. Tools are displayed andammunition is inspected. Reel 4 stresses duties of each crew member infiring the gun. Gives instruction on procedure in the event of misfire.Demonstrates after firing maintenance and steps in preparation to renewmarch. Among first training films made during World War II.