• Short Summary

    Footage of the 15th /19th Hussars changing over from using horse to tanks and motorbikes. Yorkshire.

  • Description

    Full titles read: "SOLDIERS FAREWELL"

    L/Ss of soldiers of the 15th/19th Hussars leading their horses past many small tanks in courtyard of the Yorkshire barracks. The commentator says that the 'glory of the charger must give way to the efficiency of the machine." L/Ss of the soldiers climbing into their new tanks. L/Ss of soldiers sitting on new motorcycles. M/S of the tanks moving across the courtyard. C/U of soldier kissing his old horse on the lips.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    1001.34
    Media URN:
    14103
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    23/02/1939
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:42:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:30:27:00 / 01:31:09:00
    Canister:
    39/16

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