Title:MEDIUM MACHINE-GUN DETACHMENTS IN ACTION WITH THE 49TH (WEST RIDING) DIVISION DURING ITS ADVANCE TO THE LOWER SEINE (PART 1) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:A70 140-4
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Summary:
Description: From the edge of a wood on high ground east of Pont Audemer, a Vickers medium machine-gun detachment from No. 11 platoon in the 2nd Battalion Kensington Rifles' 'C' company maintains a continual burst of fire along fixed sights on German positions on the town's western outskirts. A lieutenant in charge observes the results through his pair of binoculars; the cameraman observes smoke from fires rising above the town. A member of the local FFI is allowed to try his hand at operating the Vickers.
Production Details: Directorate of Public Relations, War Office (Production sponsor)
Army Film and Photographic Unit (Production company)
Stiggins (Sergeant) (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: British Army, Kensington Rifles, 2nd Battalion, Coy C (regiment/service)
British Army, Div 49 (regiment/service)
Forces Francaises de l'Interieur (regiment/service)