Army Champions
This Pete Smith Specialty short focuses on the young men who have signed up for the U.S. Army. The film uses the analogy of the speed, accuracy, and teamwork of sports and how these qualities are translated into the weapons training of American soldiers. We watch target practice by Army personnel with shoulder weapons, mortars, and various artillery pieces.
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Army Champions
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 11, 1941
Runtime
0h 11m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
55%
Original Title
Army Champions
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Director
Paul Vogel
Description
This Pete Smith Specialty short focuses on the young men who have signed up for the U.S. Army. The film uses the analogy of the speed, accuracy, and teamwork of sports and how these qualities are translated into the weapons training of American soldiers. We watch target practice by Army personnel with shoulder weapons, mortars, and various artillery pieces.