WITH THE PARATROOPERS IN SOUTHERN FRANCE | The Archive Project

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This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.

Description

Summary: MSs, CUs, paratroopers in woods with 75mm pack howitzers. LS, burning ammunition dump. MS, paratroopers with mortars and other equipment in donkey carts. MSs, paratroopers, French civilians in small village. Ground views, mass paratrooper drop from C-47s. CU, paratrooper exhibiting shell-torn helmet. MSs, gliders landing in open field and unloading ammunition. MS, glider noses over after landing. MCSs, wounded being evacuated from clearing station in 1/4 ton trucks. LSs, shell explosion and fires in wooded area. MSs, motor traffic drives through the streets of LeMuy.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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Date

1944-08-15

File

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TRT

2:53

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