The Big Picture. Pictorial Report. No. 29
Description
This episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series covers the shipment of packet platoons to overseas areas. These platoons are composed of men trained both as combat soldiers and specialists and are assigned according to their skill sets. Featuring footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, this documentary also follows Special Forces amphibious training exercises in Okinawa and covers the Army pack mule's role in Italy during World War II, culminating in a retirement ceremony at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Runtime
28 min 21 sec
Series
Database
Films on Demand
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