"War Spirit" In Italy? 1930

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Full title reads: "Rome. 'War Spirit' in Italy? Fascist boys are being instructed as Artillery men!!"

Rome, Italy.

Boys of the Italian fascist youth movement wheel out a field artillery gun / piece. They are in a lage square. They are joined by many of their fellows.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
8103
Sort Number:
30/050
Time in/Out:
01:15:15:00 / 01:16:15:00
Canister:
30/50
Film ID:
753.11
Issue Date:
20/11/1930

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