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Other titles:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: The advance of the Eighth Army in North Africa.
Description: 25 pounders moving forwards. The crews quickly man their guns and get them into position. Various shots of 25 pounders firing at night. Tanks moving at dawn, firing over the heads of the infantry. The infantry advancing, throwing hand grenades and taking prisoners. Quads picking up 25 pounders to move forwards. 25 pounders and 6 pounder anti-tank guns in action. Infantry and tanks advancing under enemy shellfire. Bombers overhead on their way to bomb the retreating enemy. Men of the Highland Light Infantry continue the advance along the desert road.
Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: War Office Film Unit (Production company)
Groom, G (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: British Army, Eighth Army (regiment/service)
British Army, Royal Artillery (regiment/service)
British Army, Highland Light Infantry (regiment/service)
Keywords: Libya (geography)
Western Desert 1940-1943, North Africa, Second World War (event)
North Africa 1939-1945 (theme)