This is one of a series of shorts in the Private Snafu series of training shorts commissioned by the US Army during World War II. There will be spoilers ahead:
This actually isn't a training film so much as an informational film about the supply routes the Allies used from Iran to the USSR during World War II. The supplies shipped to the USSR via land and sea routes were absolutely vital to keeping the USSR capable of fighting at the optimum against Nazi Germany.
Private Snafu is actually a secondary character here, with the Devil instead taking center stage to be the narrator and supplier of information. The cartoon has its humorous moments, but it's more dry and informative than funny. Snafu only has a couple of foul ups ad they aren't central to the point of the short.
The funniest aspect of the short is the Devil's reaction to the heat in Iran. He goes from his domain dressed in a full tux only to gradually shed layers of clothing, taking salt tablets and showing definite signs of heat distress. There's a nice gag involving a camel which has a beautiful payoff.
This short is available on various DVDs and also online and is well worth the time to find. Most recommended.
This actually isn't a training film so much as an informational film about the supply routes the Allies used from Iran to the USSR during World War II. The supplies shipped to the USSR via land and sea routes were absolutely vital to keeping the USSR capable of fighting at the optimum against Nazi Germany.
Private Snafu is actually a secondary character here, with the Devil instead taking center stage to be the narrator and supplier of information. The cartoon has its humorous moments, but it's more dry and informative than funny. Snafu only has a couple of foul ups ad they aren't central to the point of the short.
The funniest aspect of the short is the Devil's reaction to the heat in Iran. He goes from his domain dressed in a full tux only to gradually shed layers of clothing, taking salt tablets and showing definite signs of heat distress. There's a nice gag involving a camel which has a beautiful payoff.
This short is available on various DVDs and also online and is well worth the time to find. Most recommended.