| SOUTH AFRICAN ARMY RECRUITS South African newsreel item showing new army recruits in training. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7785 |
| Catalog #: | 511783 | |
| Clip Number: | 511783-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1199 D | |
| Timecode: | 01:06:32 - 01:09:17 | |
| Location: | South Africa | |
| Year Shot: | 1945 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: South Africa MILITARY: Army, South Africa MILITARY: Drill or Inspection MILITARY: Recruiting | |
| Description: | 'Hats off to these young men'. African Mirror. South Africa. L/S as the latest South African army recruits run up to the parade ground. M/S of them standing in line. Various shots as they are issued with uniform etc. L/S of them in their uniforms, officers inspect them. M/S as they march along and salute. C/U's new recruits. M/S of them marching along. Various shots as they are given instructions in how to use rifles. M/S's art of concealment and revolver practice. M/S's as they are taught to fit gas masks quickly. CU recruit with gas mask on. Various shots as they are given lessons in how to use hand grenades and fire them from miniature mortars. L/S as recruits who have completed training march along on parade ground. M/S as they put on the caps of their different regiments. M/S of them marching. The commentator calls for more young men to join up. M/S as they march along. | |
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