Other titles:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: The first supply train to leave Sfax. Priest tanks in action. The 6th Armoured Division begin the battle for Tunis and advance on Frendj (Borj Frennj, Tunisia).
Description: The train leaving Sfax with petrol for the forward areas passes over a road bridge between Sfax and Sousse. The train is escorted by Spitfires above. Close-up of wagon loads of petrol passing over the bridge. A Priest tank of the 11th Honourable Artillery Company in action near Goubellat. Infantry moving forward for the attack at first light. Churchill tanks of the 6th Armoured Division move forward to the starting line. Churchill and Sherman tanks moving forwards. German prisoners are brought in on a jeep. Churchill tanks firing on an enemy strong point. A 6 pounder anti-tank gun moves into position. Vickers guns of the Indian Army in action on a forward ridge. Prisoners marching. A 3-inch mortar in action supported by Churchills. The infantry advance on Frendj. Tanks advancing on Frendj. Germans surrender from their positions. An 88mm gun burning. Germans surrendering to the advancing tanks. A dead German by the side of an anti-tank gun.
Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: War Office Film Unit (Production company)
Jordan, William 'Billy'1918-03-272005 (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: British Army, 6th Armoured Division (regiment/service)
British Army, Royal Artillery, Honourable Artillery Company, 11th Battalion (regiment/service)
German Army (Third Reich) (regiment/service)
Keywords: Goubellat, Tunisia (geography)
Sfax, Tunisia (geography)
Borj Frennj, Tunisia (geography)
North Africa 1939-1945 (theme)
Prisoners of War, North Africa 1939-1945 (theme)
