Nitrate

Combat! · S0 · E4

The Big Picture - Narrated by Vic Morrow

  • TV-PG
  • Date to be announced
  • 28 min

Vic Morrow narrates this 28 minute historical documentary originally produced by the U.S. Army Pictorial Service (circa 1963). The documentary chronicles the evolution of the American infantryman from the French and Indian War (Rogers' Rangers) through the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World Wars, and the Korean War. A significant portion is also dedicated to modern (1960s) training techniques at Fort Benning, which Vic Morrow visited and where he was dubbed an "honorary Doughboy". It features gritty, realistic footage of Rangers training, Special Forces (Green Berets) training and the Airborne school.

About this episode

Vic Morrow narrates this 28 minute historical documentary originally produced by the U.S. Army Pictorial Service (circa 1963). The documentary chronicles the evolution of the American infantryman from the French and Indian War (Rogers' Rangers) through the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World Wars, and the Korean War. A significant portion is also dedicated to modern (1960s) training techniques at Fort Benning, which Vic Morrow visited and where he was dubbed an "honorary Doughboy". It features gritty, realistic footage of Rangers training, Special Forces (Green Berets) training and the Airborne school.

Specials

7 episodes · 7 still to air
  1. 1Memories of season one

    Date to be announced

    A retrospective by directors, fans and Pierre Jalbert of the first season of the series.

  2. 2Archival Interview with Vic Morrow

    Date to be announced

    An interview of Vic Morrow conducted by Arlyn Carr of the Hollywood Social Security Office.

  3. 3Archival Interview with Pierre Jalbert

    Date to be announced

    An interview of Pierre Jalbert conducted by Arlyn Carr of the Hollywood Social Security Office.

  4. 4The Big Picture - Narrated by Vic Morrow

    Date to be announcedNow viewing

    Vic Morrow narrates this 28 minute historical documentary originally produced by the U.S. Army Pictorial Service (circa 1963). The documentary chronicles the evolution of the American infantryman from the French and Indian War (Rogers' Rangers) through the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World Wars, and the Korean War. A significant portion is also dedicated to modern (1960s) training techniques at Fort Benning, which Vic Morrow visited and where he was dubbed an "honorary Doughboy". It features gritty, realistic footage of Rangers training, Special Forces (Green Berets) training and the Airborne school.

  5. 5COMBAT! - This Season in Color (Part 1)

    Date to be announced

    The directors and cast members discuss the somewhat controversial transition of the series to color in the 5th and final season. Part 1.

  6. 6COMBAT! - This Season in Color (Part 2)

    Date to be announced

    The directors and cast members discuss the somewhat controversial transition of the series to color in the 5th and final season. Part 2.

  7. 7COMBAT! - Directed by Vic Morrow

    Date to be announced

    The story of how Vic Morrow gradually transitioned from not just being a lead actor on the show but also the director of multiple episodes.