| BRITISH IN MADAGASCAR British Forces land and capture Majurga in Madagascar. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5575 |
| Catalog #: | 260370 | |
| Clip Number: | 260370-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 42/78 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Madagascar | |
| Year Shot: | 1942 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Madagascar | |
| Description: | BRITISH IN MADAGASCAR British Forces land and capture Majurga in Madagascar. Madagascar, Africa. C/U of a map of Madagascar. Various shots of landing craft nearing the beaches at Majunga. Troops come ashore. No resistance was met and the troops march along, followed by light tanks. Troops are given drinks by the locals. Several shots show the meeting of the Madagascar Garrison Officers and Major General Sir William Platt. People outside the Commandant's Headquarters. L/S of the British flag (Union Jack) being raised over the HQ. M/S of a car moving through street with white flag flying. | |
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