| SOUTH AFRICA'S ARMY IS ASSEMBLING (aka GREAT AFRICAN CALL UP - SOUTH AFRICAN RECRUITING) | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7522 |
| Catalog #: | 503212 | |
| Clip Number: | 503212-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 182 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:32:56 - 01:35:55 | |
| Location: | South Africa. | |
| Year Shot: | 1941 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: South Africa MILITARY: Army, South Africa MILITARY: Enlisting & Draft PERSONALITIES: Smuts, Jan WORLD WAR TWO, MILITARY: Departure WORLD WAR TWO, MILITARY: Recruits | |
| Description: | SOUTH AFRICA'S ARMY IS ASSEMBLING (aka GREAT AFRICAN CALL UP - SOUTH AFRICAN RECRUITING) South African troops set off for War. More recruits join up. "African Mirror No. 48. South Africa's Army is Assembling." South Africa. Troops of the South African army gather in square. Many are wearing rain capes. CU soldier showing picture of sweetheart taped inside cap. Soldiers load up kitbags onto lorries. Group of Jewish soldiers gather on steps of Synagogue after special service. VS of troops marching out of barracks to station. VS of soldiers getting on board train. Shots of soldiers waving as train prepares to leave railway station. Soldiers hug and kiss wives and children before setting off. "African Mirror No. 50. What about it?" CU large picture of South African Prime Minister General Jan Smuts on recruiting poster. Various shots of volunteers. Recruits get medical checks. Chest size, height and weight are measured. CU recruiting poster. | |
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