THE REINFORCED TANK BATTALION IN THE ATTACK U.S. ARMY TRAINING FILM 23784

This 1947 U.S. Army training film deals with the staging of tank battalions and shows a re-enactment of the U.S. 50th Tank Battalion preparing for battle. The film was made just after World War II and features many battle scenes and explosions. Some real. Some staged. The job of the 50th is to knock out a German communications center. At time code 3:27 we see a flash back of the general briefing session the day before the attack begins. Lots of Generals and Colonels talking to troops, writing on blackboards and looking at maps. At time code 13:02 prep begins with troops and commanders studying more maps and driving to commandeered farm houses being used as command posts. At time code 18:34 the soldiers are out in the field scouting the objective. At time code 29:06 the attack begins at 0-6 00, followed by various battle scenes; tanks rolling and firing, explosions, ground fire and troops engaged in rifle combat. In the end, the objective is met. The communications outpost is captured by the Allies. The 50th