British Soldiers 1914-1918

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British soldiers during World War One. Location of events unknown.

Several British soldiers putting on gas masks. The men walk along through a narrow curving trench, smoke blowing over. The smoke covers entire screen. They appear to be training for chemical warfare, poison gas attacks.

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
77202
Sort Number:
ON 429 D
Time in/Out:
01:37:11:00 / 01:38:09:00
Canister:
ON 429 D
Film ID:
2464.28
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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