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War Dept Film Bulletin 189: Clothing, Equipment, and Ration Problems in the Tropics
About this film
Footage of U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps Trials of Clothing and Equipment for the Tropics, Camp Indian Bay, Florida, June - September, 1944. National Archives description: "Various Quartermaster items are tested near Indian Bay, Florida. Reel 1, troops to be used in the tests are given physical examinations. Men, supplies, and equipment are assembled at the test area. An amphibious landing is staged to determine the effect of salt water on clothing and metal. Reel 2, an operation base is set up for a 20-day problem. Machete knives, jungle sleeping bags, emergency rations, mosquito repellents, footwear, floatation bladders, and waterproof rifle covers are tested. Reel 3, packs are tested. Various items are examined; the men make recommendations." National Archives Identifier: 24566 As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks. :)
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United States. War Department
Subjects
Film Bulletin, World War, 1939-1945, World War II, World War, 1939-1945 -- Equipment And Supplies, US Army, Training Film, United States. Army, World War, 1939-1945 -- Technology, United States. -- Army -- Quartermaster Corps, Operational Rations (Military Supplies), Survival And Emergency Rations, United States. -- Army -- Uniforms -- Testing, United States. -- Army -- Commissariat -- Testing, United States. -- Army -- Equipment -- Testing
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