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Tanks a Million is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Fred Guiol and starring William Tracy, James Gleason, and Noah Beery Jr. The film is set in 1940 during World War II and centers around a group of misfit soldiers who are tasked with driving a tank to Washington D.C. to participate in a war bond parade. The film begins with an introduction to Sergeant “Spot” groaner, played by James Gleason, who is in charge of a group of new recruits at the U.S. Army’s Camp Bixby. The new recruits are a comical group of misfits, including Herbie Brown, played by William Tracy, who is a bumbling and accident-prone soldier who inadvertently causes chaos wherever he goes.

The soldiers are initially tasked with guarding a consignment of tanks, but through a series of mishaps, they accidentally destroy the tanks. As a punishment for their carelessness, they are given a new task – to drive a tank all the way to Washington D.C. to participate in a war bond parade.

The soldiers are initially excited about the new task, but soon realize that driving a tank for a long distance is not an easy feat. Their journey to Washington D.C. is filled with comedic mishaps and obstacles, including getting lost, running out of fuel, and accidentally driving through a carnival.

As they continue their journey, the soldiers meet a variety of comical characters, including a beautiful woman named Vivien, played by Jane Randolph, who becomes romantically involved with Herbie Brown. They also encounter a group of Nazi spies, who are plotting to sabotage the war bond parade.

The group eventually reaches their destination, but not before causing chaos and destruction along the way. Their antics at the war bond parade lead to chaos and destruction, but ultimately, they manage to thwart the Nazi spies and emerge as heroes.

Tanks a Million is a lighthearted and entertaining comedy that captures the patriotic spirit of World War II America. The film’s comical characters and mishaps provide a unique and memorable take on the challenges faced by the soldiers during the war. Despite its age, Tanks a Million maintains its charm and humor, making it a timeless classic that is still enjoyable for audiences today.