EXERCISE CAMP BITCHE, ANNUAL TROOP MANOEUVRES IN LUXEMBOURG, 11 SEPTEMBER TO 13 SEPTEMBER 1955 - REEL 3 [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: EXERCISE CAMP BITCHE, ANNUAL TROOP MANOEUVRES IN LUXEMBOURG, 11 SEPTEMBER TO 13 SEPTEMBER 1955 - REEL 3 [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: NAT 1508
  • Other titles: SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: Sequences include (thought to be Luxembourgeois) soldiers in woodland, digging foxholes and mortar emplacement pit, clearing shrubs, laying out camouflage, setting up mortar and field telephone, and relaxing with cigarettes and Pepsi Cola drinks. Umpires watch manoeuvres through binoculars from hill. Camouflaged soldiers wait, lying in foxholes or machine gun pits; anti-tank rifle is also ready. Soldier explains points to umpire.
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  • Alternative Title: SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
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  • Digitised: Yes
  • Object_Number: NAT 1508
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  • Access Conditions: IWM NATO © NATO (IWM, NAT 1508)
  • Featured Period: 1945-1989
  • Production Date: 1955-09-1955-09
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  • Production Details:North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Sponsor) Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics:Colour format: B&W
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