The Big Picture : Supply Mission /

In this episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series, combat engineers are seen building roads in Burma, constructing airstrips in North Africa, and relieving flood victims and communities in times of disaster. Audiences are introduced to the men and women whose job it is to pro...

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Corporate Authors: United States National Archives and Records Service, Films Media Group, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Format: Unknown
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011], c2008
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Summary:In this episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series, combat engineers are seen building roads in Burma, constructing airstrips in North Africa, and relieving flood victims and communities in times of disaster. Audiences are introduced to the men and women whose job it is to provide combat engineers in the field with the equipment they need when they need it - the United States Army engineers, who are "Standing by - ready when needed," whether during war or peace. This video from the National Archives and Records Administration goes behind the scenes in the Corps of Engineers to show, among other things, an electronic brain that answers questions
Item Description:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on October 13, 2011
Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware
Physical Description:1 streaming video file (30 min.) : sd., col., digital file
Format:Mode of access: Internet
System requirements: FOD playback platform
Audience:9 and up
Access:Access requires authentication through Films on Demand