THE TIGER PZ.KW. VI GERMAN HEAVY TANK [Main Title]

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  • Title: THE TIGER PZ.KW. VI GERMAN HEAVY TANK [Main Title]
  • Film Number: DRA 406
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  • Summary: Army film on the recognition of the German Tiger tank.
  • Description: Using a Tiger captured in Tunisia in May 1943 the film points out the main recognition features of the tank as it manoeuvres in open country. The Tiger's amphibious capability is mentioned briefly and the track design is also discussed. The film ends with scenes of British soldiers marching past a wrecked Tiger, stressing the point that it is a dangerous but not unbeatable opponent.
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  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: DRA 406
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: Attribution: © IWM (DRA 406)
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1943-07
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Directorate of Army Kinematography (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English Title language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 655 ft; Running time: 7 mins
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    DRA 406

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