Invasion Shots (1944)

Unissued / Unused material.
Location of events unclear / unknown.
L/S tanks rolling along road. Various shots British infantry walking along, they travel through roads and fields. M/S's as they start digging in. Various shots of collapsed houses and bombed streets. M/S as soldier with woman's hat on sticks his head round a corner and points his gun. Various shots bombed buildings. M/S two soldiers on roof of bombed restaurant. Various shots British soldiers stopping on road and having a drink of water.
FILM ID:1965.15
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[@NickRatnieks]

Very interesting footage of British Army personnel- despatch riders, infantry, tankers. These men were our parents generation and they came home and returned to normality- those that survived. They have nearly all gone now, but I can remember them.

[@normandydrumstudios]

This is amazing !
I know exactly where the location with the 2 soldiers is.
I’ve recognised the place.
I can take a picture of it if you want !

[@Rokonroller]

Awesome

[@SongJLikes]

Is this footage of the Viet Cong at the Battle of the Somme?