Sharper sword and stronger shield.

From the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series, 1950-1975.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	United States. Army Pictorial Center, United States. Department of the Army
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English. Original language in English.
Published:	Washington D.C. : Army Pictorial Service, 1959.
Series:	American history in video.
Subjects:	Military readiness. Military weapons. Armements. Armes de guerre. Military readiness Documentaries and Factual Films Streaming videos. Documentary films. Documentary television programs. Nonfiction films. Nonfiction television programs. Short films. Documentaires télévisés. Émissions télévisées autres que de fiction. Courts métrages. Documentaires. Films autres que de fiction.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

Description
Summary:	From the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series, 1950-1975. "An informational film emphasizing the importance of the continual modernization of the Army for effective national defense. The film portrays the Army's efforts to forge "A Sharper Sword and Stronger Shield" to preserve the peace or win a future war. The presentation describes the pentagonal organization and structural flexibility of the modern Army, new tactical concepts, and technological advancements in weapons and equipment. The presentation then goes on to show the new type of Army weapons, both nuclear and conventional, and the latest developments in air and ground equipment. It describes their use in carrying out the major elements of the modern tactical concept -- dispersion, firepower, mobility, communications and surveillance, and support. A simulated task force then demonstrates the employment of new combat techniques, weapons, and equipment."--National Archives and Records Administration.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (Streaming video (29 min.)).