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1940 General Ironside inspects new defence works under construction on the Western Front
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0:20Now PlayingDate: 15th April 1940
Location: France
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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GAMELIN, Genetz W. Ironside insp. West Front defence works.
IRONSIDE, General & Lady Ironside Insp. defence works on West Front w. Gamelin.
Personalities - Armed Forces
WWII, World War Two, World War II, Second World War, War, Allied, Allies
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