CAMELS IN SOUTHERN TUNISIA; CONTRASTS IN THE WEATHER OF TUNISIA [Allocated Title]

Metadata


  • Title: CAMELS IN SOUTHERN TUNISIA; CONTRASTS IN THE WEATHER OF TUNISIA [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: AYY 376/16
  • Other titles: BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: Camels on the Maknassy Road near Gafsa, Tunisia.
  • Description: Panoramic shot of a herd of camels grazing by the side of a desert road. An American heavy truck kicking up clouds of dust on its journey to Maknassy. The camel herd with their young shepherd, the dust swirling around them. A small group of camels with traffic in the background. Close-up of a camel's head. A camel turns to look at the camera then turns away with its nose in the air. Camels on the march. A group of camels walking towards the camera. Dusty roads. A road after heavy rainfall several feet deep in water. A jeep stuck in the water. American troops who were resting in an olive grove try to cross the water after being stranded.
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1943-03-29
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: War Office Film Unit (Production company) West, J A (Production individual)
  • Personalities, Units and Organisations: British Army (regiment/service) United States Army (regiment/service)
  • Keywords: Gafsa, Tunisia (geography) Tunisia 1942-1943, North Africa, Second World War (event) North Africa 1939-1945 (theme)
  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 300 ft; Running time: 3 mins
  • Notes:
  • Link to IWM Collections page:

    AYY 376/16

  • Related IWM Collections Objects:
Related Records