Warfare and Conflict

War is when the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other.  
— Niko Bellic

Youtube: WW2 Infantry Weapons and Their Effects

U.S. WWII War Department training film -- "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" -- covers the major infantry weapons in use by the U.S. Army.
   

Youtube: RESTRICTED WWII TRAINING FILM "CRACK THAT TANK" ANTI-TANK WARFARE 27424

Made in 1943 as part of the "Fighting Men" series, CRACK THAT TANK explains the tactics an infantryman can use to disable or destroy an enemy tank.
   

“CLUB AND KNIFE FIGHTING” WWII U.S. MARINE CORPS BASIC TRAINING HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING

This 1940s black and white Marine Corps training film offers advice on close-range, hand-to-hand combat with tips on club and knife fighting.
   

Myths of American Armor. TankFest Northwest 2015

I was invited to go up to TankFest Northwest by the Flying Heritage Collection. I chose to address some of the common misconceptions about American armor in WW2.
 

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Apr 9, 2022 14:50 by C. B. Ash

ooo that lead quote... that just says it all! Nice work!

Apr 10, 2022 22:54

It was very odd seeing this in my notifications. I have also been watching old military training videos. You might be interested in the following:   WW2 Spy Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJJfIh_vGnw   WW2 Resisting Enemy Interrogation Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxLRV3dPw1I   WW2 Know Your Ally: Britain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SOvr9fLHUM

Apr 28, 2022 07:45

Synchronicity! :D   Looks great; I'll check 'em out.


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