Title:EXERCISE BROWN JUG, DENMARK [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1577
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:Landing barges off the Danish coast; one reaches the beach, lowers ramp, and troops of the Highland Light Infantry jump out and advance through water, over beach and across field. Paratroops from the 16th Independent Parachute Brigade drop from aircraft overhead; men of the US 11th Airborne are also seen descending. Observers on ground watch events. US Lieutenant plots on map. Tanks (camouflaged) advance, crossing fields; tank park, with maintenance taking place. Helicopters parked in field and also in flight; troops exit from helicopter. US soldiers in action, covering two enemy and lining side of road. Bazooka. More helicopters in action, watch by (among others) Prince Knud. US soldiers with telephone and ammunition. Danish Defence Minister Hansen and Rear Admiral H A Nyholm watch air landings: paratroopers hit ground, get out of their harnesses and prepare their equipment. Camouflage mortar position is manned. Troops rest on the grass; officer drives up and greets paratroopers.
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Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
