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British soldiers advance through German shellfire, in North Africa, during World War II.
British artillerymen load and fire 5.5 inch field gun, under camouflage netting in the North African desert, during World War 2. One soldier talks on radio. A squad of soldiers leaves their trench and moves forward.They march single-file across the sand, and pause to fix bayonets on their weapons, before charging across the terrain. They dive down into prone positions, near a dead German soldier. Shells from German artillery fire explode close in front of them.One shell almost strikes them. They continue to advance with shells bursting all around them.
Wounded arrive by air from recent operations in Fort Lamy, French Equatorial Africa.
Ambulance at airfield. Plane taxis in the background. Wounded carried out from plane on stretcher. French army officials around plane. Major Dio carried out from plane. Wounded on stretcher loaded into ambulance.
British Troops relax in Egypt after being evacuated from previously Allied-held territory in North Africa.
War-weary troops evacuated from former Allied territory arrive in Egypt during World War 2. The soldiers relax and smile. British Royal Navy warships underway to attack Italian installations in Libya. An airplane is launched from a British aircraft carrier. Gun crews bring shells on deck for heavy naval guns. A British sailor writes on one: "This'll make you whistle." Scenes of heavy naval bombardment of Italian military installations and the port at Tripoli, Libya. Daylight scenes reveal many sunken ships and destroyed Italian L11-39 tanks and military equipment.
Military transport crosses Shari River while Colonel Leclerc and his Aide-de-camp wait for ferry in Fort Lamy.
River front in Fort Lamy, French Equatorial Africa. English Bedford trucks move on pier. Military transport crosses Shari River. Drivers and soldiers play cards in the shade of Lorries while waiting for ferry. Ferries at shore. Truck moves on pier. Locals bath at shore. Colonel Leclerc and his Aide-de-camp Captain Troadec wait for ferry. (World War II period).
Officers greet British General Sir George Giffard as he arrives in Brazzaville, Congo (WW2)
British General Sir George Giffard who is the General Officer Commanding West Africa arrives in Brazzaville, Congo during World War II. Giffard and officers disembark from a BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) de Havilland Express (D.H.86 Express) aircraft “Dione” (G-ADFF). He is greeted by French General Edgard de Larminat and British Consul General Major General Sir Edward Louis Spears. General Giffard salutes colors. A band plays. Troops march.
General Leclerc discusses plans over map with Major Blochet and Captain De Guillebon in Government house, Fort Lamy.
Colonel Leclerc, his Aide-de-camp, Captain De Guillebon, Captain Quilichini and Blochet, the general staff of Colonel in discussion. General Leclerc arrives at conference room for discussion. General Leclerc sits and discusses plans over map with Major Blochet and Captain De Guillebon. General Leclerc and other officials walk out of the Government house where conference held.