French Troops 1917

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French troops.

Shots of French troops in trench.

L/Ss of British policeman inspecting wreckage of aeroplane.

Various shots of First World War tank being demonstrated.

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
62535
Sort Number:
UN 1233 C
Time in/Out:
01:47:46:00 / 01:48:23:00
Canister:
UN 1233 C
Film ID:
2036.16
Issue Date:

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