| BRITONS MAKE WAY FOR ITALIANS Italian troops return to control of Somaliland - British troops leave to make way for them. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5680 |
| Catalog #: | 6756 | |
| Clip Number: | 6756-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 50/31 | |
| Timecode: | 01:19:45 - 01:20:38 | |
| Location: | Somaliland (part of Somalia), Africa | |
| Year Shot: | 1950 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Colonialism LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Somali Republic (Somaliland) MILITARY: Army, British | |
| Description: | BRITONS MAKE WAY FOR ITALIANS Italian troops return to control of Somaliland - British troops leave to make way for them. The Italians return to control of Somaliland under United Nations rules. British troops relinquish their control of this former Italian colony. Somaliland (part of Somalia). MV Italian servicemen coming ashore from boats. MV Somali people looking on. VS of Italians coming ashore from landing craft. SV British officials greeting General Arturo Ferra and Signor Gorini. MV Balcony of Government Palace with General Sir Arthur Dowler, Signor Gorini and aides. SV British and Italian military police saluting. CU Italian MP. LV British flag being lowered from top of building. MV British flag being lowered from top of building. MV British troops presenting arms. SV Italian flag raised. VS of British troops of the East Surreys and Border Regiment marching away watched by local people. CU of white woman, CU of Somali (African) men. LV Italian troops riding off in truck. Transfer of power, colonialism. | |
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