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Synopsis
Combat Vehicles
In
an era of attack jets and precision guided munitions, the unprotected
infantryman stands little chance of survival. So over the past
decades,
the foot soldier has gradually become a motorized infantryman,
depending
more and more on combat vehicles. Hop aboard the latest in infantry
fighting vehicles as we explore the changing world of today’s
combat
vehicles.
Half-Track:
In World War II, the infantry man finally were equipped
with
their own armored vehicles, the legendary half-tracks. Take
a look at the
changes that began to take place in the struggles in Europe
in the Second
World War.
Armored
Infantry: For the infantryman of the 1960s, mechanization
meant
even more advanced combat vehicle designs. Witness the evolution
of
infantry vehicles after World War II, including the American
M113 Armoured
Personnel Carrier, the first Chinese's Type 63 amphibious tank developed from
the Russian PT-76, the British FV432 Armoured Personnel Carrier, and the
Amphibious AAV-7
assault vehicle of the US Marine Corps.
Wheeled
Infantry: Some armies have favored wheeled infantry vehicles
over tracked vehicles. See why as we examine some of the
most
sophisticated
wheeled infantry vehicles in the world today from the French
VAB to the South African Ratel.
Infantry
Combat Vehicle: The ultimate in infantry vehicles is the
infantry-
fighting
vehicle. Armed with a deadly combination of missiles and guns,
it
represents
a revolutionary leap forward in infantry firepower.
Mech-Infantry:
What does the future hold for combat vehicles? Take a look
at advanced infantry vehicle designs like the new Soviet BMP-3.
Yank
Tank
The
tank has dominated the modern land battle field since World
War II.
Explore the role of the tank in the US. Army from the trenches
of World
War I France to the Iraqi deserts during Operation Desert Storm.
Tank
Command: Early American tanks were as simple and primitives
as
their European counterparts. But by World War II, new designs
such as the
Sherman tank and Pershing tank gave the U.S. Army impressive new combat
capabilities.
Guard
Tanks: The mainstay of the U. S. armored force for over
two
decades was the M60A1 tank. Visit an M60 tank battalion of the
New York
National Guard as they put their armored vehicles through their
paces. Hap
inside an M60A3 tanks as we see how a modern tank functions.
Scouts
Forward!: The armored cavalry supports the main battle tanks.
See
the remarkable types of armored vehicles that have served in
the scout role,
from the armored cars and light tanks of World War II to today’s
ITV and
Bradley infantry fighting vehicle.
Desert
Sword: America’s latest tanks, including the M1A1 Heavy
Armor, take
part in the final ground campaigns Operation Desert Storm.
VCD
Features
Language:
English
Subtitles: No Subtitles
Format: VCD
Number
of Disc: 1 Disc
Running
Time: 50 Minutes
Packaging:
Retail Packaging with VCD Case
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