Invasion Scenes (1944)

Описание: Unused / unissued material. - Location and dates unknown / unclear.



France.



German Prisoners of War (POWs) march under American guard near beach. Barrage balloons fly overhead.



Various shots of American field hospital (Tents marked with Red Crosses). Various shots of vehicles moving backwards and forwards (including DUKW). Injured troops off loaded.



Shots of forward airfield. Planes take off. Large anti-aircraft gun fires. Plane lands on beach. Members of ack-ack gun crew chat to film cameraman.



Various shots of German POWs getting food and water infield.



Shots of a group of African-American troops relaxing and eating biscuits.



Nice shots of American soldier giving sweets to small French children.



Various shots of wounded POWs being brought for treatment.



CU of minefield sign.
FILM ID:1899.21

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