Troops Prepare In Singapore - 1941 1941-1942

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Singapore.

Various shots showing the bomb damage in Singapore and workers clearing up the rubble. British soldier comes and starts pushing away men who are clearing the rubble - he is unpleasant for some reason. More shots of damage and the men clearing it.

Sunset over jungle coastline....

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
71042
Sort Number:
UN 304 A
Time in/Out:
01:00:03:00 / 01:10:53:00
Canister:
UN 304 A
Film ID:
1691.01
Issue Date:
1942

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