The Fountain Part 1

Description

This film contains a series of tests performed by National Defense Research Committee on booby trap weapon designed to destroy locomotive cylinders and boilers. It shows damaged metal under a microscope, explains the principles behind weapons using illustrated diagrams, and the difference in principle between a boiler shot and a detonation by lead locomotive wheel. It also explains the construction of detonator, the difference in installation and detonation techniques, and uses diagrams to explain, in detail, how to set up boiler shot, ensure accuracy, and describes extent of damage caused by this method.

Collection

Records of the Office of Strategic Services

Series

Training Films Relating to Missions, Operations, and Projects during World War II