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1938 DEFENCE / FRANCE: The Defence of France: The Maginot Line
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7:33Now PlayingDate: 21st November 1938
Location: France
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: The Defence of France: No1: 'The Maginot Line'
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Frnach villages and farming/ French troops on parade/ French troops in Pyrenees/ map showing Maginot Line location/ Farming scenes/ Graphics showing Maginot Line tunnel and towers/ French troops man Maginot Line fortifications, troops and ammunition transported underground/ underground hospital and kitchens/ troops relaxing/ emergency drill practice
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