Indian Troops In France 1940

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Full title reads: "Indian Troops In France".

France.

Various shots of Indian troops with their mules in their camp in France and of them leaving carrying supplies to the front in mule drawn carts. Includes shots of officers carrying saddles on their heads.

Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
20615
Sort Number:
40/015
Time in/Out:
01:46:05:00 / 01:46:43:00
Canister:
40/15
Film ID:
1035.41
Issue Date:
19/02/1940

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