TV Test under "combat" conditions

[Steve D.]

Originally Posted by old_tv_nut

Well, not really. Aug. 11, 1954, color TV camera mounted in an amphib vehicle televises mock battle at Ft. Meade. Camera definitely not battle ready, and cameraman is very much out of uniform; plus the remote truck at the other end of that thick cable is not shown

The military did make practical use of color TV for indoor communications and medical training, however.

Hey Wayne,

Here's the General, in his office, viewing the FT. Meade maneuvers on an RCA CT-100. He was not alone. NBC telecast the "battle," in color, nationwide.
Seems a former general named Sarnoff still had some pull.

-Steve D.