Other titles:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: The occupation of Majunga, Madagascar by 121 Force.
Description: The quayside and pier at Majunga. Men from the Kings African Rifles unloading stores. Preparation for a track on the beach for the unloading of transport. The Kings African Rifles arriving from landing craft. The Royal Navy White Ensign. Two soldiers from the Belgian Congo. General view of Majunga. French, Arabs and the Malagasy reading the Proclamation outside the Mairie. The post office and cathedral buildings. French civilians and Imperial and African forces relaxing. The streets of Majunga at midday. The Proclamation posted outside the courthouse. Arabs sit by the quayside as the occupation takes place.
Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: Army Film and Photographic Unit (Production company)
Rottner, G H (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Royal Navy, Corps of Royal Marines, 121 Force (regiment/service)
British Army, King's African Rifles (regiment/service)
Keywords: Majunga, Madagascar (geography)
British Occupation of Madagascar 1942, Indian Ocean, Second World War (event)
East Africa 1939-1945 (theme)