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General Allen and Latin American military officers observe US troops firing 155mm howitzers at Fort Sill, Oklahoma

General Allen hosts visiting Latin American military officers at Fort Sill Oklahoma. They observe as US Army Soldiers fire 155mm howitzers. General Allen and other senior officers watch the firing through binoculars. General Allen shakes hands and exchanges salutes with each of the visiting officers as they prepare to depart after the visit.

Location: Fort Sill Oklahoma

Date: 1942

Duration: 2 min 56 sec

Sound: No

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Unedited

Language: None

Visiting Latin American military officers become acquainted with firing of 155mm howitzer at Fort Sill Oklahoma.

US Army Soldiers load a 155mm howitzer. Visiting Latin American officers from Chile, Columbia and Brazil, and several other nations, each take turns giving command for firing the 155mm howitzer, while the others watch. Afterwards, the visiting officers gather around U.S. Army Brigadier General Allen as he describes the gun and points out its features. The battery continues firing several rounds, which are seen exploding in the target field.

Location: Fort Sill Oklahoma

Date: 1942

Duration: 6 min 30 sec

Sound: No

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Unedited

Language: None