Army Champions (1941)
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.
- Date of release
- 1941-10-11
- TMDB
- 6.0 / 10 (8)
- Runtime
- 11m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Paul Vogel
Casting
- Pete Smith — Narrator (voice)
Interesting facts
- Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1
Army Champions is a 1941 American short documentary film directed by Paul C. Vogel. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).
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