The Red Army - 1940 1940

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Russia, Soviet Union (USSR).

Close up shot of a map with arrows wiggling around explaining military tactic used in a battle. Various shots of large number of bomber planes getting ready for action. Cut to troops on ground getting ready for action. Officers follow the action. Antiaircraft guns...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
71018
Sort Number:
UN 293 B
Time in/Out:
01:33:49:00 / 01:39:54:00
Canister:
UN 293 B
Film ID:
1683.11
Issue Date:
1940

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