German Recruits 1939

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Germany.

Shots of new recruits into the German army. The recruits (wearing civvies) march off to their barracks. The men are fitted for boots, uniforms and helmets. Men are given loaves of bread and food. Nice CU...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
58605
Sort Number:
UN 0119 A
Time in/Out:
01:15:54:00 / 01:17:43:00
Canister:
UN 119 A
Film ID:
566.08
Issue Date:

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