Various shots of the hospital ship 'Atlantis' bringing wounded and repatriated prisoners home to Liverpool Several shots of men on stretchers being carried off the ship. Crowd cheering on dock.
American soldier, who was a prisoner in Germany, talking to camera...
Various shots of the hospital ship 'Atlantis' bringing wounded and repatriated prisoners home to Liverpool Several shots of men on stretchers being carried off the ship. Crowd cheering on dock.
American soldier, who was a prisoner in Germany, talking to camera (natural sound). He is talking about great skills of Red Cross staff.
A group of Australian soldiers standing, posing for camera, one man talking (natural sound). He introduces the men, expresses happiness to be in Liverpool and hope to go home as quick as they can. They were prisoners in Germany and Red Cross kept them alive.
Several shots of Scottish soldier talking about his experience after being imprisoned in Germany (natural sound). He is thrilled to be repatriated and home finally.
English soldier talks about his experience (natural sound). He seems confused. Cut back to Scottish soldier talking about his experience again. He then talks about great reception received on arrival home.
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