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Tanks By The Thousands Roll Off The Line!
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Synopsis: Panning view of the WWII Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant located near Warren Michigan. Tanks by the thousands roll off the assembly line at this American war defense plant. Image of tank on proving grounds. Shows floor of tank manufacturing plant as sub-assemblies are moved into position by overhead cranes and tanks are assembled. Tanks roll off assembly line, are loaded on trains, then ships, and are shown in combat in a matter of weeks. Tank races across field. Tank fires its big gun, see explosion as shell hits target.
- Date: 1942
- Duration: 00:02:50
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States
Shot List:
00:06:54;04
WWII tank on test track at Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant.
00:07:07;00
Tank manufacturing and assembly at WWII defense plant.
00:09:07;05
Tank footage, tank races across field, stops, fires gun, explosion as shell hits target.
- Related Titles:
- Military Newsreels: 1942 Issue 2
