United Fruit’s paternalistic vision of Central America and its banana business. via Journey to Banana Land – Time travel back to the Central America of the 50s – YouTube.
October 16, 2011
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August 19, 2011
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Down the Gasoline Trail (1935)
Cartoon showing what happens to a drop of gasoline from the time it flows into the gas tank to when it is exploded in the engine cylinder. This "fantastic voyage" through a glisteningly clean Chevrolet engine is an excellent example … Continue reading
July 1, 2011
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The Liberation of Rome (1944)
YouTube – The Liberation of Rome (1944).
April 6, 2011
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A Bivouac in the Arctic
Old US Army training film. Its now public domain. An interesting film for those interested in what is called ‘Bushcraft’ these days. via YouTube – A Bivouac in the Arctic.
February 27, 2011
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Make Mine Freedom (1948)
Fun and Facts About America, John Sutherland Productions. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. This Cold War-era cartoon uses humor to tout the dangers of Communism and the benefits of capitalism. via YouTube – Make Mine Freedom (1948).
February 21, 2011
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Infantry Weapons and their effects (1943)
1943 US Military Training video demonstrating/discussing weapons of the era. via YouTube – Infantry Weapons and their effects (1943).
February 17, 2011
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The Battle of China
*** STRONG WWII DOCU ***The Official World War II US Government account of Chinese defense against Japanese aggression. via YouTube – The Battle of China.
February 10, 2011
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THUNDERBOLT – Complete Re-encoded HD Film!!!
"Thunderbolt" (1947) Director: William Wyler, John Sturges Production Company: Carl Krueger Production Introduced by James Stewart Filmed in 1944 but edited only in 1947, this almost forgotten documentary (by the great William Wyler) is about the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter bomber … Continue reading
