Training at Camp Lewis, Washington, 1936

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Channel: US National Archives · 2013 · Education

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Silent Film. Soldiers play the piano, read, and write letters in the Hostess House. Gen. Fred S. Foltz confers with aides. Shows a practice alert: the alarm is sounded; radio and flag messages sent; telephone wires repaired; a skirmish line advances, fires, and throws grenades; artillery pieces are moved into firing position; "wounded" are removed from trenches, given first aid, and evacuated; machine gun units move into positions; and field kitchens dispense food.

Creator: Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Chief Signal Officer.(09/18/1947 - 02/28/1964) (Most Recent)

Series: Historical Films, compiled ca. 1914 - ca. 1936

Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985

Production Date: 1936

Contact:  National Archives at College Park - Motion Pictures (RD-DC-M), National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD, 20740-6001. PHONE: 301-837-3540; FAX: 301-837-3620; EMAIL: [email protected].

National Archives Identifier: 24748
Local Identifier: 111-H-1245
 
http://research.archives.gov/description/24748

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