1940s Army Training: Swamp Tactics, River Assaults. #militaryhistory #history #training

In this 1940s color film, shot in northwest Florida and silent, you’ll see U.S. Army troops in action as they navigate a cypress swamp, form a human chain across a river, and use natural elements like weeds and Spanish moss for camouflage. Watch as they fire machine guns, shoot from trees, and swim across the river while facing explosions and smoke screens. The footage includes scenes of a machine-gun team on shore, troops using bamboo poles as floats, and practicing underwater maneuvers with guns and helmets. You'll also see rafts made from tent canvas and poles, amphibious vehicles towing soldiers, and daring jumps from a tower into flames. Additional shots feature soldiers practicing on a rusty ship, possibly at Carrabelle, and posing in camouflage uniforms back in Wakulla, alongside more river wading.
Music: Jazz
Song: Hymn To Freedom
Artist Oscar Peterson