French Onslaught 1914-1918

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Actual battle film - French troops attacking from trenches.

Good despite poor quality. French are running through burnt forest. German prisoners; with French guards; walk run or scramble through forest.

MS prisoners and guard pose for picture. Back to the 'onslaught' - soldiers run...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
72143
Sort Number:
ON 051 B
Time in/Out:
01:30:10:00 / 01:31:36:00
Canister:
ON 051 B
Film ID:
1876.36
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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