Sharper sword and stronger shield.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

United States. Army Pictorial Center.

United States. Dept. of the Army.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Big picture ; episode 449

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military weapons.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (29 min.).

Place of Publication:

Washington D.C. : Army Pictorial Service, 1959.

Language Note:

In English.

Original language in English.

Summary:

An informational film emphasizing the importance of the continual modernization of the Army for effective national defense. The film portrays the Army's efforts to forge "A Sharper Sword and Stronger Shield" to preserve the peace or win a future war. The presentation describes the pentagonal organization and structural flexibility of the modern Army, new tactical concepts, and technological advancements in weapons and equipment. The presentation then goes on to show the new type of Army weapons, both nuclear and conventional, and the latest developments in air and ground equipment. It describes their use in carrying out the major elements of the modern tactical concept -- dispersion, firepower, mobility, communications and surveillance, and support. A simulated task force then demonstrates the employment of new combat techniques, weapons, and equipment.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed Nov. 26, 2010).

Previously published as DVD.

OCLC:

701797290