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Title:VARIOUS (TANK IN WESTERN DESERT) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:AYY 257/8
Other titles:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Tank maintenance at El Hagagi, near Alamein.
Description: Men from the North Staffordshire Tank Regiment, 8th Armoured Division servicing a General Grant tank after heavy engagement with the enemy. The 75mm gun and Browning machine gun are inspected by the crew. A carrier patrol passes a burning Mark III German tank.
Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: Army Film and Photographic Unit (Production company)
Jordan, William 'Billy'1918-03-272005 (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: British Army, 8th Armoured Division (regiment/service)
British Army, North Staffordshire Regiment (regiment/service)
Keywords: Egypt (geography)
El Alamein 1942, North Africa, Second World War (event)
North Africa 1939-1945 (theme)