Description
Summary:From the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series, 1950-1975.
"The tradition of the rifleman goes way back in American history, back to the earliest immigrants who arrived with only the musket for protection. Sharpshooters at Bunker Hill and Saratoga, as well as other battles, were instrumental in changing the course of the Revolutionary War. This documentary puts into perspective the role and heritage of today's Army riflemen. The film traces the evolution of the Army rifle and points up the change in combat rifle tactics. Then it shows how today's riflemen operate."--National Archives and Records Administration.
Physical Description:1 online resource (29 min.).