Movie

Army Champions (1941)

• October 11, 1941
• 11m

• Documentary

Overview

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.

Director

Paul Vogel

Writers

Julian Harmon

Starring

Pete Smith