THE 50TH (NORTHUMBRIAN) DIVISION REINFORCES 30TH CORPS GRIP ON MONT PINCON [Allocated Title]

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Full description

Weary-looking infantrymen from 151st Brigade's 8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry march up the road over the eastern half of Mont Pincon to village of Le Plessis-Grimoult. Jeeps, Shermans, Fireflies and Humber scout cars from the 13/18th Hussars (?) accompany the infantry during the ascent of the hot and dusty slopes of Mont Pincon.

Physical description

35mm

Object details

Category: Film
Related period: Second World War (content)
Creator: Directorate of Public Relations, War Office (Production sponsor)
Army Film and Photographic Unit (Production company)
Ginger (Sergeant) (Production individual)
Production date: 1944-08-09
Place made: GB
Dimensions: whole: Footage: 190 ft; Running time: 2 mins
Catalogue number: A70 118-1

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