Title:PREPARATION TO COMBINED OPS [Allocated Title]
Film Number:AYY 485/1
Other titles:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: 51st Highland Division loading up for the invasion of Sicily at Sousse.
Description: LSTs (Landing Ship, Tanks) being loaded on Sousse harbour quayside. A sailor in the foreground signals to one of the craft in the harbour. View from the interior of an LST looking out through the bows as quads come on board pulling 25 pounders. An armoured car comes on board. A lorry backs onto an LST. Two Bofors guns are pulled on. Military transport being taken by lift up to the top deck of the LST. Shot from the bows of the LST looking down as a 25 pounder goes aboard. View from inside the LST of a three ton Amphibian backing on board.
Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: War Office Film Unit (Production company)
Rignold, Harry (Captain)1943-09-12Cameraman, service number 98582, killed in action during Salerno landings. See http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=938723 accessed 7 March 2011 (Production individual)
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Keywords: Sousse, Tunisia (geography)
North Africa 1939-1945 (theme)
