Watch The Big Picture - The Famous Third Army

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 THE BIG PICTURE tells the story of the 3rd Army and the men who fought in it. The scenes in the film pay tribute to the 281 days in which the 3rd Army roared through France, Belgium, and Germany, helping to destroy the enemy in its path.

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