| THE MEN WHO KEPT THE NARROW SEAS (aka WAR MEMORIAL NARROW SEAS) Marshal Foch lays foundation stone of War memorial | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5203 | |
| Catalog #: | 55661 | |
| Clip Number: | 55661-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 637 | |
| Timecode: | 01:10:24 - 01:11:25 | |
| Location: | Calais, France. | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Cornerstones / Foundation stone CEREMONIES: Memorial LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France, Calais MILITARY: Navy, French MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS: Misc PERSONALITIES: Foch, Marshal Ferdinand | |
| Description: | The Men who kept the Narrow Seas - Marshal Foch lays foundation stone of the Dover Patrol Memorial, at Cap Blanc Nez. Calais, France. M/S of soldiers with their rifles raised upwards, standing in line whilst the Marshall gives an inspection. There is a strong military feel to this film. Nice M/S of soldiers stood either side of a large foundation stone. The stone reads: "THIS STONE WAS LAID BY MARSHAL F. FOCH, G.C.B.O.M - 26TH JANUARY 1920" M/S soldiers standing in line, some hold aloft the French Tricolour. Marshal Foch and other senior officials walk by. Marschall Foch inspects his military men in full dress standing at attention. | |
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