| Suez: Civilians Evacuated As British Fight For Canal | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1565 |
| Catalog #: | 351607 | |
| Clip Number: | 351607-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 024-511-01 | |
| Timecode: | 03:10:58 - 03:12:00 | |
| Location: | Egypt | |
| Year Shot: | 1951 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Egypt WAR & CONFLICT: Misc | |
| Description: | Suez: Civilians Evacuated As British Fight For Canal New focal point of world tensions, Egypt seethes with turmoil as reinforced British garrisons prepare to fight for the vital Suez Canal, lifeline of empire. Civilians are evacuated as the British take stern measures to curb violence. Est. shot from under a low-hanging roof of the canal area. Docks, huge piles of cargo boxes sit waiting. VS evacuations; soldiers load furniture onto a truck, women and children walk along, board airplane. VS homes, village being searched by soldiers. Suez Canal. | |
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