Training Officers for Our National Army Part 2
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Animated cartoon of Uncle Sam sitting before large kettle labeled, ‘American Melting Pot,’ about to drop small man labeled, ‘German Language Press’ into pot - Uncle Sam saying, ‘It’s about time Kaiserism was cooked out of you! In you go, Traitor!!!’. “Training officers for our National Army. Col. J.A. Ryan, U.S.A., commanding and his staff. These men have accomplished an excellent result in developing capable officers for the National Army in record breaking time without sacrificing efficiency.” Men posing beside old cannon. “Col. Ryan’s headquarters and the youngest recruit.” Colonel Ryan outside his residence playing with baby in carriage. “Physical drill. Try this for half an hour each day and you’ll stand as erect as the Army.” Men in formation on field doing exercises - man on platform with rifle leading exercises - exercising - men with sticks exercising - men with rifles in close-order drill. “An intelligent application of cold steel has played an important part in the defeat of the Hun.” Men in ranks attaching bayonets to rifles - going through bayonet practice. “Preparing a camouflage.” Men in woods cutting branches with machetes and saws, placing cut pieces on saw horses. “Target practice. Learning to shoot straight and keep their powder dry.” Men on rifle range shooting from kneeling and sitting positions, instructor watching - men checking targets - close-up of men cleaning rifles - howitzer and men in field, going through dry practice of firing. “Uncle Sam’s fighters are two-fisted men. Every man in the officers’ training camp is taught the manly art of self-defense.” Wooden platform with rails in middle of field, men in ranks around it, civilian on platform shadow-boxing, two sailors sparring - men running and surrounding platform, many men standing on platform - men in field sparring. “Open formation.” Men marching in ranks - breaking ranks, running and lying down - men in open formation moving across field, lying down, pointing rifles forward - men marching, forming two ranks across field. “Platoon formation.” Men in platoon formation marching on parade ground. [1917]
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