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1943 U.S. prefab boats assembled on Mediterranean shores; horses outperform vehicles in tough
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2:43Now PlayingDate: 25th November 1943
Location: Egypt
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: From the Mediterranean War Zone
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Opens Chekka highway in Syria..inspects guard of honour..unveils monument..drives away
HORSES. Brit. Regiment use horses in Italian hills
LEBANON President of, opens new Chekka highway in Syria
MILITARY BRITISH Regiment in Italian hills using horses..horses climbing in Wooded country..officer dismounts looks at shell bursts through glasses
NATIVES. Building barges in Alexandra..launching etc
ROADS. Opening of Chekka highway (Syria)
SHIPBUILDING Natives erecting "Lighters" in Alexandria..sections of barges fitted together..beam launching
SYRIA. Pres.of Lebanon opens new Chekka highway
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