Invasion Scenes Europe (1944)

Unissued / Unused Material.



Various shots of British troops firing heavy mortar shells in action during the Invasion. Shots of soldiers firing Vickers machine guns.



Shots of British infantry troops advancing - on foot and with tanks. LS of tanks in action.



Shots of German troops surrendering - the POWs (Prisoners of War) come forwards with hands over heads. British troops and tanks move on open ground. Injured German soldiers are brought in, some on stretchers.



Next part previously logged as UN 1104 D.



Various shots of American trucks and armour driving over canal bridge in Holland / The Netherlands.



Various shots of British army tank crews using radios. CU of road sign - 23 km from Eindhoven. More shots of vehicles over bridge. Shots of barges in canal.



Date may be around 12/10/1944.
FILM ID:2133.05

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