| INVASION SCENES American troops in newly liberated France. French people hold a Church service in thanks. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7701 |
| Catalog #: | 503115 | |
| Clip Number: | 503115-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 901 C | |
| Timecode: | 01:48:23 - 01:53:02 | |
| Location: | France | |
| Year Shot: | 1944 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Religious, Churches DEMOLITION: Equipment LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France MILITARY: Army, USA | |
| Description: | (INVASION SCENES) American troops in newly liberated France. French people hold a Church service in thanks. Location and dates unknown / unclear. France. Elevated view of several troops in the street. Various shots of American troops taking down German signs in newly liberated France. Various shots of bulldozer at work on beach. Various scenes of French civilians carting their belongings through the damaged town. American troops prepare explosives to blow up concrete bunkers and anti-tank defenses. More shots of bulldozer at work. Various shots of senior American officers inspecting captured German defenses. Officer looks through binoculars. American troops and French civilians are welcomed by Priest to church service. Various shots of service in partially damaged church. | |
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