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Visions of War: Infantry Weapons and Tactics

Season 1

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A collection of training videos on the United States tactics and weapons operation.

17 Episodes

  • The Fighting First
    E1
    The Fighting FirstOn the 1st Infantry Division in World War II. Recruits train, go to England, debark for Africa, and capture Oran. Shows Gen. Terry Allen, Rommel, and German troops. Troops battle at Kasserine and meet the British. Sicily is invaded and a town is captured.
  • Sixth Infantry Division
    E2
    Sixth Infantry DivisionA historical record of the activities of the sixth infantry division in the pacific during world war II.
  • Seventh Infantry Division
    E3
    Seventh Infantry DivisionCombat activities in the four major campaigns: Attu, Leyte, Kwajalein and Okinawa, and occupation duties in Korea.
  • 27th Infantry Division
    E4
    27th Infantry DivisionHistory of the 27th, highlighting its world war II battle record: Makin, Eniwetok, Saipan and Okinawa.
  • 32d Infantry Division
    E5
    32d Infantry DivisionTraces the 32d's history, through the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World Wars I and II.
  • 36th Infantry Division
    E6
    36th Infantry DivisionRecounts activities of the 36th during World Wars I and II. Underscores major battles at Salerno, San Pietro, Cassino, Anzio, Rome, and Germany.
  • Action at Angaur with the 81st Infantry Division
    E7
    Action at Angaur with the 81st Infantry DivisionDocuments the invasion and capture of Angaur Island by the 81st Infantry Division (also known as "The Wildcats") in its first battle.
  • 83rd Infantry Division in Europe
    E8
    83rd Infantry Division in EuropeCombat activities in Europe during World War II.
  • Famous Third Army
    E9
    Famous Third ArmyA historical record of the 281 days of the 3rd army offensive through France, Belgium and Germany, with air support from the 19th tactical air command.
  • Ranger Combat Training School
    E10
    Ranger Combat Training SchoolRanger Combat Training School, Fort Shafter, Territory of Hawaii.
  • Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons - Part I: The Cycle of Operation
    E11
    Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons - Part I: The Cycle of OperationProcesses of chambering, locking, firing, and cocking explained in detail.
  • Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons - Part II: Types of Operation
    E12
    Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons - Part II: Types of OperationExplains four basic types of operation: manual, gas, blowback, and recoil.
  • Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons - Part III: Semi-Automatic and Automatic Fire
    E13
    Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons - Part III: Semi-Automatic and Automatic FireTypical firing mechanisms constructed with models and basic principles of the two firing methods are demonstrated.
  • Combat Firing with Hand Guns
    E14
    Combat Firing with Hand GunsCorrect grips; three basic firing positions; firing quickly and instinctively.
  • Fighting Men: Kill or Be Killed
    E15
    Fighting Men: Kill or Be KilledThis military training film shows that there are no rules of sportsmanship or fair play on the battlefield. As expressed in the film: "Anything goes when the stakes are kill or be killed." Soldiers were encouraged to use any weapon that comes to hand which could be anything from a rifle, to a bayonet or hand grenade.
  • Combat in Deep Snow and Extreme Cold
    E16
    Combat in Deep Snow and Extreme ColdInfantry rifle company illustrates combat technique and survival methods applicable to arctic conditions.
  • German Sniper Training
    E17
    German Sniper TrainingExploring the training conducted by German special forces snipers.

 

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