The Undying Army 1917

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Description

Young recruits parade in French Army. Paris.

MS troops in formation on street; (Champs Elysee?) facing to side.

MS of soldiers marching; many trees in park in background.

MS row of soldiers in long coats all carrying flags.

Data

Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71791
Sort Number:
ON 045 D
Time in/Out:
01:05:19:00 / 01:06:26:00
Canister:
ON 045 D
Film ID:
1866.08
Issue Date:
1917

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