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1942 Britain captures Madagascar, sets up post
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1:22Now PlayingDate: 22nd October 1942
Location: Madagascar
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Britain Consolidates In Madagascar
REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR: Mahajanga:
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AFRICA troops land at Majunga..man w cloak
ASSAULT LANDING CRAFT..or Invasion barges troops & Equipment landed at Majunga
MADAGASCAR. Imperial & African forces land at Majunga..A.C.Ls land equipment..man w cloak in mud
MILITARY BRITISH Imperial & African troops land Majunga..A.C.Ls w equipment..man w cloak
Military - Active
Mediterranean, Allies, World War II, WWII, Operation Ironclad, East African Brigade, King's African Rifles,
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