Summary

Unissued / unused material - dates and location unclear or unknown. <br/> <br/>Various shots of American troops boarding landing crafts. The boats, also carrying trucks and jeeps move off from the harbour. <br/> <br/>Various shots of troops on large ships. Convoy of ships at sea with barrage balloons above. Officers train for anti-aircraft fighting. (Looks like training exercise for D Day). More shots of convoy. <br/> <br/>Shots of American sailors with tiny puppy - the ship's mascot. They have made the dog a life jacket. <br/> <br/>Top shots of troops on landing craft playing cards. CU of playing cards and money for bets - they are using French Francs.

Source British Pathé
Title ( D DAY EXERCISE )
Description Unissued / unused material - dates and location unclear or unknown.

Various shots of American troops boarding landing crafts. The boats, also carrying trucks and jeeps move off from the harbour.

Various shots of troops on large ships. Convoy of ships at sea with barrage balloons above. Officers train for anti-aircraft fighting. (Looks like training exercise for D Day). More shots of convoy.

Shots of American sailors with tiny puppy - the ship's mascot. They have made the dog a life jacket.

Top shots of troops on landing craft playing cards. CU of playing cards and money for bets - they are using French Francs.
Archive British Pathe
Year 1940
Duration 00:03:01:00
Stock Black & White
Sound Mute
Film ID 1937.13

Keywords

Americans troops landing crafts boats jeeps ships D-Day mascots card games France Second World War WW2
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