Platoon in the attack Accession Number: F05060

Description

Military training film RAOC series B119 C95 produced by Publicity Films Ltd. This film illustrates the action of a platoon in a tactical training attack on an enemy post. The platoon is supported by its weapons only. Reel 1: each member of the platoon speaks describing his arms and duties, illustrating the make-up of a platoon. Sketch map used to illustrate the proposed tactical training attack. reels 2 and 3 show the method of attack.

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Accession Number
F05060
Maker
Publicity Films Limited
Classification
Film
Object Type
Training and Technical films
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: CMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: sound
Measurement
Duration: 0h 29' 21"
Footage: 2635 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
3
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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