| FRENCH FLEET SHELLED Battle of Oran | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7578 |
| Catalog #: | 97411 | |
| Clip Number: | 97411-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 261 H | |
| Timecode: | 01:26:02 - 01:27:15 | |
| Location: | Oran, Algeria | |
| Year Shot: | 1941 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Algeria WORLD WAR TWO, MILITARY: Battle, North Africa WORLD WAR TWO, MILITARY: Boats & Ships | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 50050 Same as catalog # 526637 FRENCH FLEET SHELLED - ORAN VS of the British fleet shelling the French fleet. French commentary. Oran, Algeria General view of the French Fleet in Oran. Various shots of the tense scenes as a naval launch delivers important document from the British Naval Attaché in Paris. French sailors watch the scene in silence. French Admiral Gensoul at his desk with document in front of him - he rejects the terms of document. Signaller sending flashing message of the rejection back to the British Fleet outside Oran. Various shots of shells hitting their objectives in Oran Harbour and the French Fleet try to avoid this onslaught by the British. | |
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