English Troops At The Front 1914-1918

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English / British troops at the Front.

MS troops riding or walking in procession past ruined buildings, pan to others sat at side. MS troops riding in big railway trucks, a soldier watches them from side of track. MS other soldiers walking along, it looks bleak. MS soldiers riding down tracks....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
77363
Sort Number:
ON 447 B
Time in/Out:
01:23:33:00 / 01:26:12:00
Canister:
ON 447 B
Film ID:
2472.33
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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