| TRAINING RECRUITS SIGNALLING, BAYONETING | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 5168 | |
| Catalog #: | 367705 | |
| Clip Number: | 367705-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 209 N | |
| Timecode: | 01:06:16 - 01:07:14 | |
| Location: | Europe | |
| Year Shot: | 1914 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMMUNICATIONS: Semaphore LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Misc MILITARY: Army, British MILITARY: Training WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Recruits WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Training | |
| Description: | World War One. New British Army recruits in training. Bayonet practice - but w/o the bayonets. 2 men look like they're fencing w/ rifles - they wear helmet/masks; padded jackets; big gloves. Officer stands nearby; giving directions. Men practicing semaphore. the men are in an open space surrounded by spectators standing in BG; city buildings beyond. Group of soldiers each holding 2 flags; all move them in the same positions at once. Trees & hills in Bg. Pan on soldiers breaking up ground w/ pick-axes; in area w/ several trees; Communication; code; semaphore ; weapons. | |
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