Swiss Guard 1956

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Lausanne, Switzerland.

SV. Troops running over ridge carrying section on pontoon bridge. SV. Pan up as troops run across river on bridge which they have flung across the river. Pan up to show line of troops running across. LV. Guards apply flame throwers to a vehicle. CU. Tank wheels and track...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
32434
Sort Number:
56/100
Time in/Out:
01:53:13:00 / 01:53:55:00
Canister:
56/100
Film ID:
619.42
Issue Date:
13/12/1956

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