Athens Aftermath 1945

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Full title reads: "ATHENS AFTERMATH".

Athens, Greece.

Various shots of the general scenes of activity in Athens market. Various shots of the people of Athens forming large queues for food. Several shots of the British soldiers issuing rations to Greek civilians. Some good close up...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
39760
Sort Number:
45/007
Time in/Out:
01:25:27:00 / 01:26:48:00
Canister:
45/7
Film ID:
1145.12
Issue Date:

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