TANK ACTIVITIES IN THE A.E.F. [FRANCE, 1918] Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

Reel 1 shows tank-infantry maneuvers. The 328th Tank Bn. practices formations. Tanks climb deep pits in tests. 26th Inf. troops assemble for tank instruction. Reel 2, soldiers fire from dummy tanks; tanks ride over shell-pocked land; troops practice mounting. A tank unit presents a minstrel show. Reel 3, French tanks advance. British Mark IV tanks cross barbed wire. Tanks fire smoke bombs in combat and carry rations to trenches. Renault tanks with U.S. drivers go to repair stations. Shows disabled tanks. Tanks are loaded onto flatcars. Y.M.C.A. women drive tanks.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Historical Films