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II. Japanese forces enter French Indo-China. Three Nakajima E8N floatplanes fly over the sea, then aerial views of river and mountainous areas (Indo-China/Chinese border?). On board small French vessel French colonial officers sign document. View of border post at Dong-Dang. Camouflaged Japanese tank moves along road, artillery and mortars open fire, view of anti-tank defences on border, Indo-Chinese come forward with hands up to surrender, large group of prisoners including many French. Camera picks out female tattoos on Caucasian backs. Japanese continue advance along road beside railway line leading to tunnel.
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I. Pétain strolls in park at Vichy. French leader, upright but frail, enters the Parc du Pavillon for a summer stroll, accompanied by two civilians, and stops to chat with a soldier.
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III. Japanese bombers attack Chungking. Mitsubishi G3M2s take off to attack capital of Chiang Kai-Shek government and surroundings. Aerial views of planes in flight and bombs being dropped over Yangtse Kiang River.
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IV. German signallers lay cable in battle exercise. Soldiers cross river in realistic war conditions in rubber dinghies and unload cable layer on far side, before moving forward crouching and unwinding cable in open terrain. Wireless link with base is cut then, under renewed "enemy fire", connection is re-established when cables are joined.
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V. Homecoming of successful U-boats.
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VI. Goering inspects bomber squadron before raid on England. Reichsmarschall inspects airmen at base in Channel area, accompanied by two senior officers. Aircrews stand beside Heinkel He 111s outside hangars before planes are bombed up and take off. In-flight cockpit and gun turret views and flight over river and town. Bomb-aimer holds release mechanism ready (abrupt end).
Full description
I. Pétain strolls in park at Vichy. French leader, upright but frail, enters the Parc du Pavillon for a summer stroll, accompanied by two civilians, and stops to chat with a soldier.
Full description
II. Japanese forces enter French Indo-China. Three Nakajima E8N floatplanes fly over the sea, then aerial views of river and mountainous areas (Indo-China/Chinese border?). On board small French vessel French colonial officers sign document. View of border post at Dong-Dang. Camouflaged Japanese tank moves along road, artillery and mortars open fire, view of anti-tank defences on border, Indo-Chinese come forward with hands up to surrender, large group of prisoners including many French. Camera picks out female tattoos on Caucasian backs. Japanese continue advance along road beside railway line leading to tunnel.
Full description
III. Japanese bombers attack Chungking. Mitsubishi G3M2s take off to attack capital of Chiang Kai-Shek government and surroundings. Aerial views of planes in flight and bombs being dropped over Yangtse Kiang River.
Full description
IV. German signallers lay cable in battle exercise. Soldiers cross river in realistic war conditions in rubber dinghies and unload cable layer on far side, before moving forward crouching and unwinding cable in open terrain. Wireless link with base is cut then, under renewed "enemy fire", connection is re-established when cables are joined.
Full description
V. Homecoming of successful U-boats.
Full description
VI. Goering inspects bomber squadron before raid on England. Reichsmarschall inspects airmen at base in Channel area, accompanied by two senior officers. Aircrews stand beside Heinkel He 111s outside hangars before planes are bombed up and take off. In-flight cockpit and gun turret views and flight over river and town. Bomb-aimer holds release mechanism ready (abrupt end).
Physical description
35mm