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1942 The importance of supply ships
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2:46Now PlayingDate: 4th May 1942
Location: Suez Canal, Egypt
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: The Flowing Tidal Wave of Supply
EGYPT: Suez Canal:
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The importance of the smooth working of supply chains in the allied war effort is chronicled including the interior and exterior of supply ships, supplies being off loaded, included one large crate marked 'Chevrolet', people assembling war machines; followed by transport by trains
CRANE Unloading crates of CHEVROLET cars from ship onto dock in Suez
RAILWAYS. Stevedores load crates & supplies onto train in Middle East..train pulls out of station..whistle blows
SHIPPING Ship docks in port in M.E. w. supplies for army, natives hurry on board to unload.. ship drops anchor..cranes lift crates on shore.. stevedores loading onto trucks..then to trains..
SUEZ CANAL Ship unloads supplies for ultimate destination somewhere in Middle East..stevedores board ship. crane lifting crates ashore..loading on train..etc.
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