Mine Warfare Film Collection

This collection contains 3 movies and is 46 minutes of video.

Title Description
Duration
German landmines

Video quality is low due to changes in contrast; the video is too light or too dark in places

General introduction to German landmines for the US soldier. Including recognition, explanation of how they work, and the disposal there of. Also common booby traps found with the installations. First a description of the German 43 fuse – and what makes it impossible to defuse. Followed by a description of the differences in the Teller mine 35, 42, and 43. Next is the Riegal mine, and it’s purpose. Then the Glass mine, Followed by the Tilt fuse -may be attached to a trip wire, pitric or "mustard Pot", W-1 mine which is a buried mortar round, and finally a Pressure release mine, which is also impossible to defuse and is commonly buried under another.
Sound, B&W

16:00
Land Mine Assault Breach

This training film for the infantryman, shows the proper techniques for searching, and clearing land mines. From a basic history of the use of land mines. Covers the four basic steps of deliberate breaching of the mine field, including: Reconnaissance, Planning and Preparation, Breaching and Assault, and Passage of Forces. Some of the equipment is also noted, including detectors, probes, marking tape, and wire cutters, as well as protective clothing. The information gained is combined and checked against other sources. Watch as the squad enters and clears a path for an armored column to follow.
Sound, B&W

17:57

Sea Mine Sweeping - THE MSB
Covers the procedures for removing mines from harbor areas. Depending on the mine types, and triggers used different methods are used for their removal. Including moored minesweeping with O type size 5G mechanical sweep gear, drags the depths and cuts the cables attaching them to the bottom, allowing the mine to rise to the surface to be destroyed. Also sweeping for magnetic mines can be swept by a magnetic field generated off a cable dragged out the back of the ship. Acoustic mines are swept by dragging the sound source behind the ship generating a false reading for the mines.
Sound, B&W
12:12