Anti vehicle obstacles: elementary Accession Number: F05078

Description

British military training B146 C122 film produced by Publicity Films Ltd. Photographic visuals supported by animated diagrams and commentary. Various obstacles are shown: ditches, natural and man made slopes, logs, scarfing, large trees, tree stumps, concertina wire, reinforced old car bodies, oil slick on road for wheeled vehicles. The tactical effectiveness of the obstacles are also demonstrated.

Details

Accession Number
F05078
Maker
Publicity Films Limited
Classification
Film
Object Type
Training and Technical films
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: CMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: sound
Measurement
Duration: 0h 45' 33"
Footage: 4089 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
5
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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