American Troops In France 1917

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Arrival of US Army troops in France.

Wide shot troop ship in harbour. Closer of same; ship moving to left; soldiers waving. MS soldiers standing around dock area after disembarking; some walk past in small groups.

Another shot shows masses of American soldiers milling about; filling...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
77303
Sort Number:
ON 442 E
Time in/Out:
01:25:28:00 / 01:26:20:00
Canister:
ON 442 E
Film ID:
2470.08
Issue Date:
1917

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