| Katanga Troops Fight UN Forces | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1692 |
| Catalog #: | 361336 | |
| Clip Number: | 361336-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 034-099-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:14:02 - 00:14:42 | |
| Location: | Congo | |
| Year Shot: | 1961 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire, Belgian Congo) MILITARY: Multinational, United Nations (U.N.) WAR & CONFLICT: Secession, Kantanga from Congo 1960s | |
| Description: | Katanga Troops Fight U N Forces New violence flares in the unhappy Congo as united nations troops move in force against rebellious elements in Katanga province. The troops of the secessionist province vow to follow a 'scorched earth' policy and fight to the end. A fighter escort now accompanies U.S. Cargo planes bringing supplies. Shot from inside jeep, watch soldier wearing shorts pass by, and pan soldiers seated in jeep. Group of villagers carry bows and arrows as if hunting. UN Soldiers wearing shorts, carry guns through street. Building smoldering from bombing. | |
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