France Digs In For Total Algerian War
France Digs In For Total Algerian War
Clip: 354102_1_1
Year Shot: 1956
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1618
Original Film: 029-042-02
HD: N/A
Location: Algeria
Timecode: 00:23:16 - 00:24:14
As the tide of rebellion grows more bloody, the French build a military establishment to fight a full scale war in Algeria. Arms and re-enforcements arrive daily, as the rebels continue their scorched earth tactics. Establishing shot - French army platoon walking with riffles in hand down a war torn road. MCUS - Aftermath of a bombing. MLS - Small platoon walking through smoke carrying their riffles. MCUS - French troops rounding up gorilla s. They stand against a building with their arms up in the air. CUS - Out lining farm communities aftermath of fighting. MLS - Freight train transporting military arms. MS - Military tanks. MS - Truck carrying troops.