From cave man to "A" Bomb, Nevada Part 2

Description

Covers the effects of high and low burst atomic explosions on wood structures, metal structures, motorized vehicles, concrete structures, trees and armored equipment. Reel 1 - 1) Time sequence scenes of several small houses during atomic explosion. 2) Before and after scenes of a metal tower showing effects of the blast. 3) USA trucks and jeeps during explosion and after. 4) Several USA Sherman tanks, one turned over, after atomic explosion. 5) USA personnel burying land mines (M-15s) in desert. 6) USMC LVT parked in desert during high burst atomic blast. 7) Effects of atomic blast on a concrete structure, scenes during the blast. 8) Series of before, during and after scenes of the effects of an atomic explosion on a stand of trees. 538' Total footage in reel.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities