| US GENERAL INSPECTS POLISH TROOPS General Patton inspects Polish troops in desert camp. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7859 |
| Catalog #: | 8338 | |
| Clip Number: | 8338-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1517 C | |
| Timecode: | 01:11:00 - 01:15:23 | |
| Location: | North Africa | |
| Year Shot: | 1945 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: North Africa MILITARY: Army PERSONALITIES: Patton, George WORLD WAR TWO, MILITARY: Drills/Inspections | |
| Description: | US GENERAL INSPECTS POLISH TROOPS US General Patton, 7th US Army Commander, inspects Polish troops. Various shots of Lieutenant General George S Patton inspecting Polish troops dressed in British uniform. Troops present arms. Armored cars with crews lined up in front. Patton stands on top of an armored car and looks through field glasses / binoculars. Patton watches drive past of scout cars and armored vehicles. Nice C/Us of Patton laughing and chatting with an officer. Patton sees men at work and water purification system in use. He tastes the water in a cup and grins. Polish officer pins a medal on Patton's tunic. Patton pins insignia on the man's shoulder. Patton rides about in a scout car inspecting the troops. | |
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