| THE SOLDIERS’ “WONDER SHOW” Troops practice their displays for the 1931 Military | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5450 |
| Catalog #: | 240829 | |
| Clip Number: | 240829-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/48 | |
| Timecode: | 01.42.47 - 01.44.11 | |
| Location: | Rushmoor Arena, Aldershot, Hampshire. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC: Military EXHIBITIONS: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Hampshire, Aldershot MILITARY: Army, British SPORTS/PHYSICAL FITNESS: Drill Routines | |
| Description: | “Rushmoor Arena. The Soldiers’ ‘Wonder Show’. 1931’s Tattoo promises to excel even last year’s.” Rushmoor Arena, Aldershot, Hampshire. Display of counter marching by massed military bands. Mass display of keep fit / PT with Indian clubs / dumbbells. There is a mock up of an ancient Roman arch in the arena. LS of mock combat - lots of musket smoke as troops recreate a battle from (what looks like) Napoleonic times. | |
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