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A U.S. Army 10-inch Coastal Defense gun demonstrated in Washington State, United States

Opening scene shows muzzle of a 10-in coastal defense gun as it rises on its disappearing carriage. The following inscriptions are etched into the end of the barrel: "12IV No.28 ORD Dept. U.S.A. M 1895 Watervliet Arsenal 1899." This gun is installed on an M1901 disappearing carriage at Battery Worth, Fort Casey, Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Washington. View from the side, as the gun rises from below the battery and fires. Shell raises a great splash near a target flag in the water. Views from different locations around the gun as it fires several times. (World War II period).

Location: Coupeville Washington United States USA
Date: 1940, June
Duration: 30 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046132
Officers and soldiers of the 08th National Guard Field artillery practice firing with .22 caliber rifles in Philadelphia.

Officers and soldiers of the 108th National Guard Field Artillery. They practice firing with .22 caliber rifles. Men talking on the radio. Special control device facilitates practicing the effectiveness of the 'real McCoy'. Officers discussing amongst themselves and planning strategies. (World War II period).

Location: Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA
Date: 1940, June 19
Duration: 38 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046133
Generals review the United States Army 3rd Division along with military tanks and trucks.

Review of the United States Army 3rd Division. Speeding of the mechanization of the military units. The military tanks, trucks and troops reviewed. Troops march with flags. Generals salute.

Location: Fort Lewis Washington USA
Date: 1940, June 19
Duration: 27 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675046134
Adjutant General Adams addresses the nation and makes a plea for young Americans to join the Army.

Adjutant General Adams addresses the nation from Washington DC. Adjutant General Adams addresses the Nation and makes a plea for young Americans to join the Army. The United States plans to double its fighting forces. A poster of the United States Army on the wall in the background. (World War II period).

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1940, June 19
Duration: 28 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046135
The Canadian convoy fights off U-boats in the Atlantic.

Canadian warships underway in the Atlantic. Soldiers on deck of battleships underway at sea. Bombardment and firing. A soldier watches through binoculars. Enemy submarines area sighted and guns fired. Airplanes hovering over the area. (World War II period).

Location: Atlantic Ocean
Date: 1940, June 19
Duration: 57 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046136
Queen Elizabeth reviews a colorful parade of 'WATS' or the Women Auxiliary Territorial Service.

Queen Elizabeth reviews a parade in England. The Queen at a colorful parade of the 'WATS', the Women Auxiliary Territorial Service. She cheers them with a spirited message of victory for the Empire. Other officers watch. Buildings in the background.

Location: United Kingdom
Date: 1940, June 19
Duration: 45 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046137
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