Troops Xmas Party AKA Xmas In Barracks 1939

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Unused / unissued material - dates unclear or unknown.

France.

The first war Christmas in a foreign land. Various hot of soldiers sitting at table, wearing funny hats, singing Christmas song and having a Christmas meal. Although the table is a bit poor they seem to be in a good spirit....

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
58314
Sort Number:
UN 0199 B
Time in/Out:
01:38:38:00 / 01:40:56:00
Canister:
UN 199 B
Film ID:
610.09
Issue Date:

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