The US Army embraces use of television in combat

The video discusses the use of television in military operations, specifically its role in controlling battle situations. It highlights the deployment of TV cameras in reconnaissance aircraft and on the ground, which are connected to a mobile microwave unit for signal transmission to a command post. The Interim Tactical Television System allows for real-time observation and information gathering, including prisoner interrogation. This system, praised by military officials, marks the first mobile TV system tested under mock combat conditions, representing a significant advancement in military communication from traditional methods to modern TV technology.

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