Visions of War: Infantry Weapons and Tactics
Season 1 Episode 12 - Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (Pt. 2): Types of Operation
Explains four basic types of operation: manual, gas, blowback, and recoil.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Season 1
S01:E01 - The Fighting First
Join the 1st Infantry Division in WWII: Training, England deployment, Oran capture, encounters with Gen. Terry Allen, Rommel, Kasserine battle, British alliance, Sicily invasion.
S01:E02 - Sixth Infantry Division
A historical record of the activities of the sixth infantry division in the pacific during world war II.
S01:E03 - Seventh Infantry Division
Combat activities in the four major campaigns: Attu, Leyte, Kwajalein and Okinawa, and occupation duties in Korea.
S01:E04 - 27th Infantry Division
History of the 27th, highlighting its world war II battle record: Makin, Eniwetok, Saipan and Okinawa.
S01:E05 - 32nd Infantry Division
Traces the 32d's history, through the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World Wars I and II.
S01:E06 - 36th Infantry Division
Recounts activities of the 36th during World Wars I and II. Underscores major battles at Salerno, San Pietro, Cassino, Anzio, Rome, and Germany.
S01:E07 - Action at Anguar With the 81st Infantry Division
Documents the invasion and capture of Angaur Island by the 81st Infantry Division (also known as 'The Wildcats') in its first battle.
S01:E08 - 83rd Infantry Division in Europe
Combat activities in Europe during World War II.
S01:E09 - The Famous Third Army
A historical record of the 281 days of the 3rd army offensive through France, Belgium and Germany, with air support from the 19th tactical air command.
S01:E10 - Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (Pt. 1): The Cycle of Operation
Processes of chambering, locking, firing, and cocking explained in detail.
S01:E11 - Ranger Combat Training School
Ranger Combat Training School, Fort Shafter, Territory of Hawaii.
S01:E12 - Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (Pt. 2): Types of Operation
Explains four basic types of operation: manual, gas, blowback, and recoil.
S01:E13 - Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (Pt. 3): Semi-Automatic and Automatic Fire
Typical firing mechanisms constructed with models and basic principles of the two firing methods are demonstrated.
S01:E14 - Combat Firing With Hand Guns
Correct grips; three basic firing positions; firing quickly and instinctively.
S01:E15 - Fighting Men: Kill or Be Killed
Military training film: No rules on battlefield, 'Anything goes when stakes are kill or be killed.' Soldiers use any weapon available, from rifles to grenades.
S01:E16 - Combat in Deep Snow and Extreme Cold
Infantry rifle company illustrates combat technique and survival methods applicable to arctic conditions.
S01:E17 - German Sniper Training
German Sniper Training.
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