British Troops Meet Russians 1945

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Unissued / Unused material.

Germany.

Funny scenes as British and Soviet troops shake hands. Various shots group together giving three cheers for Stalin. M/S soldiers shaking hands and embracing again. Various shots of trucks moving along road to checkpoint.

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
62558
Sort Number:
UN 1244 B
Time in/Out:
01:54:44:00 / 01:56:13:00
Canister:
UN 1244 B
Film ID:
2038.19
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