On Heels Of Germans 1914-1918

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On Heels of Germans - French Artillery.

France (?).

High angle view of a long line of soldiers riding on horse-drawn carts (gun carriages?) over muddy ground. Soldiers walk along bomb damaged town streets. Pan across devastated area with several brick columns still standing (chimneys?)...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73904
Sort Number:
ON 177 A
Time in/Out:
01:00:02:00 / 01:00:30:00
Canister:
ON 177 A
Film ID:
1942.01
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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