Watch The Big Picture - Blood and Bullets

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's "The Big Picture" television series, 1950-1975. This film shows the need for whole blood in combat. In addition, it pays tribute to combat medics and their intimate role with the infantryman in battle. Later, Colonel William Quinn interviews Major Robert Glazier, Cleveland, Ohio, veteran of eight campaigns and Battalion Commander of the 3rd Infantry.

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