General Gourard Inspects French Troops 1914-1918

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General Gourard inspects French Troops - location of events unknown.

World War One. Another troop inspection; but this has some cool shots. General Gourard inspects French troops. Pan on General walking past lines of fully equipped French soldiers; in long coats; helmets; etc. Long buildings...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71392
Sort Number:
ON 033 16
Time in/Out:
01:17:08:00 / 01:17:45:00
Canister:
ON 033 N
Film ID:
1860.16
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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