Visions of War: Infantry Weapons and Tactics

On 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.

A historical record of the activities of the sixth infantry division in the pacific during world war II.

Combat activities in the four major campaigns: Attu, Leyte, Kwajalein and Okinawa, and occupation duties in Korea.

History of the 27th, highlighting its world war II battle record: Makin, Eniwetok, Saipan and Okinawa.

Traces the 32d's history, through the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World Wars I and II.

Recounts activities of the 36th during World Wars I and II. Underscores major battles at Salerno, San Pietro, Cassino, Anzio, Rome, and Germany.

Documents the invasion and capture of Angaur Island by the 81st Infantry Division (also known as "The Wildcats") in its first battle.

Combat activities in Europe during World War II.

A 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, Fort Shafter, Territory of Hawaii.

Processes of chambering, locking, firing, and cocking explained in detail.

Explains four basic types of operation: manual, gas, blowback, and recoil.

Typical firing mechanisms constructed with models and basic principles of the two firing methods are demonstrated.

Correct grips; three basic firing positions; firing quickly and instinctively.

This 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.

Infantry rifle company illustrates combat technique and survival methods applicable to arctic conditions.

Exploring the training conducted by German special forces snipers.