Army Champions (1941)

Army Champions

1941

Documentary

Synopsis

This Pete Smith Specialty short focuses on the young men who have signed up for the U.S. Army. The film uses the analogy of the speed, accuracy, and teamwork of sports and how these qualities are translated into the weapons training of American soldiers. We watch target practice by Army personnel with shoulder weapons, mortars, and various artillery pieces.

Credits

Director

Paul Vogel

Cast

Pete Smith as Narrator (voice)

Crew

Paul Vogel (Director of Photography)

Philip W. Anderson (Editor)

Pete Smith (Producer)

Julian Harmon (Writer)