Rockets Part 1

Description

This film contains a discussion on the application of jet propulsion to "modern warfare." It gives a brief history of military rockets, lists types of projectiles, and discusses various designs. The film also demonstrates a variety of uses, performance, and results. It contrasts rockets with heavy artillery. Shows and describes basic components, explains function of each, demonstrates how to assemble. Explains principles of effective recoil. Animated schematic charts illustrate principles of propulsion, principles of horizontal and vertical bombing techniques, principles of jet accelerated armour piercing bombs, trajectory of parachute flare rockets, and advantages of antisubmarine rockets over conventional depth charges.

Collection

Records of the Office of Strategic Services

Series

Training Films