Western Front: French, Belgians, Germans 1910-1919

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World War One. Various scenes; armies in action; etc. Troops (Belgian?) march over frozen farm fields. CU pan troops in ditch. Soldiers by haystack/hiding place; some moving about trying to keep warm; swinging their arms. Next; troops being issued winter underwear. Wagon pulled by 6 horses crossing...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
69227
Sort Number:
ON 244 C
Time in/Out:
01:29:55:00 / 01:36:25:00
Canister:
ON 244 C
Film ID:
2356.15
Issue Date:
1910 - 1919

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