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How to Bridge a Gorge

How to Bridge a Gorge

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AnimationWar

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An instructional video that teaches, through stop-motion animation, how to build a bridge over a gorge that can hold heavy military equipment. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

5 mins

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Release Date

02 January 1942

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