Meet the Enemy Part 1

Description

This film contains footage designed to instruct allied soldiers in recognition of German uniforms, badges of rank and insignia, to acquaint them with enemy weapons likely to be found in the field, and to show them methods used by typical German squad against Allied infantry outpost. Members of intelligence unit model German uniforms and weapons. Close-ups of patches and pins as narrator describes significance. Identifies seven German weapons and their components in German and English. Demonstrates use of weapons, compares them to similar U.S. weapons, gives example of sound each weapon makes when fired. Uses enactment of battle to demonstrate German field tactics. Suggests and shows pamphlets on these topics published by U.S. Army.

Collection

Records of the Office of Strategic Services

Series

Training Films, Instructional Films, and Film Reports Relating to World War II