First World War Dead Remembered In Verdun 1963

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Verdun, France.

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VS. A small party of visitors walking underground in the tunnels of the caves at Fort Douaumont. When they reach small shrine they pray and light candles to the heroes of World War I. CU. Guide to the tunnels is Mr. Leon Olivier former Sergeant...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
87368
Sort Number:
UN 3802 D
Time in/Out:
01:03:22:00 / 01:05:05:00
Canister:
UN 3802 D
Film ID:
3086.04
Issue Date:
1963

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