French Troops

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France.

Cigarettes are issued to French troops. CU of man opening packed of cigarettes.

Various shots of French soldiers. Badge on arm reads: "Corps France". Hand grenades strung around belts. Various shots of machine...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
59286
Sort Number:
UN 0162 F
Time in/Out:
01:48:48:00 / 01:58:26:00
Canister:
UN 162 F
Film ID:
590.18
Issue Date:

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