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Knowing the Army Regulations by Heart

In this classic 1941 WWII comedy, William Tracy stars as Dodo Doubleday, a recruit whose extraordinary memory sets him apart from everyone around him. In this scene, Doubleday astonishes his ...superiors and fellow soldiers by flawlessly reciting U.S. Army regulations, proving that book knowledge can sometimes outmaneuver experience. Played for laughs, the moment captures the humor, optimism, and lighthearted morale-boosting tone common in early wartime Hollywood comedies, offering a rare comedic glimpse into military life at the start of World War II.

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🎬 This short is an excerpt from the movie "Tanks a Million", available on our channel's main page under the Videos section or directly via this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa9ZZhuPrEI

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