DEFENCE: General Henri Giraud, landing from America by air, receives warm welcome in Britain (1943)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

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General Giraud arrives in England and inspects fighting French troops in London during the Second World War.

(Personalities - Armed Forces; Exiles; France; Aviation; Henri Honore Giraud (1879-1949), Great Britain, WW2, World War II.)

Full Description:

ENGLAND: Hendon:
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Plane carrying General Henri Giraud (French Commander) taxiing
General Henri Giraud out of plane being greeted by officers
Close shot of Giraud
Giraud surrounded by officers
Giraud

London:
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Duke of York's Monument PAN down to Giraud talking to officer and General Henri d'Astier de la Vigerie
Giraud talking to D'Astier and officer
Giraud's bare tunic pan up to Giraud
Fighting French troops march past
PAN fighting French troops march past
Giraud talking to Commando leader Capt. Lieffer
Close shot showing 'France' and 'Commando' on Lieffer's shoulder PAN to Giraud
Background: General Giraud arrives in England and inspects fighting French troops in London during the Second World War.

(Personalities - Armed Forces; Exiles; France; Aviation; Henri Honore Giraud (1879-1949), Great Britain, WW2, World War II.)

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