Camp Bullis
“Camp Bullis” by John M. Manguso, published by Arcadia Publishing on November 6, 2017, offers a detailed exploration of the historical significance of Camp Bullis. This 130-page book presents an overview of the camp’s establishment in 1906, originally created to provide a safe environment for modern artillery and small arms training outside Fort Sam Houston. The narrative covers the camp’s expansion during both world wars and its role in accommodating the evolving needs of military training, including the filming of notable movies.
Readers will find a pictorial history that highlights the camp’s ongoing importance in military training, showcasing how soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines utilize state-of-the-art facilities for tactics, marksmanship, and lifesaving medical techniques. The book delves into the camp’s transformation over the years, reflecting on its role in the Southwest region of the United States. With a focus on military history and local significance, “Camp Bullis” serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of military practices and regional heritage.
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For more than a century, soldiers have marched, ridden, driven, and flown to Camp Bullis to practice tactics and marksmanship. Camp Bullis was established in 1906 because the modern artillery and small arms could not be fired safely within Fort Sam Houston. The camp expanded during both world wars to accommodate even more powerful artillery and the tens of thousands of troops being mobilized. Between these two wars, the movies Wings, The Big Parade, and The Rough Riders were filmed there. The Army’s changing needs would transform the type of training conducted at Camp Bullis. Today, soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines still go to Camp Bullis to practice not only tactics and marksmanship on state-of-the-art ranges and simulators but also lifesaving medical techniques, demonstrating once again that a good range is essential.
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