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1949 Hong Kong prepares to fight the Chinese Red Army
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1:36Now PlayingDate: 20th October 1949
Location: Hong Kong
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: Hongkong Ready as Communists Reach Border
CHINA: Hongkong: Various:
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AEROPLANES. R.A.F. R.A.F patrols flying over China, good aerial shots of Hong Kong, shots of spitfires & crews ready on ground, as communist forces reach borders of Hong Kong,
HONG KONG. British Troops disembark at Hong-Kong, good aerial shots of Hong-Kong, life in Hong-Kong, as communist forces approach border,
KEIGHTLEY LIEUT-GEN. Seen with Mr Shinwell in Germany, watching Br Manoeuvres
MILITARY BRITISH. Shots of Br Troops disembarking at Hong-Kong, also shots of Br Tanks & artillery moving up to strategic points, as the communists reach the borders of Hong-Kong,
NEWSPAPERS. Shots of man selling papers in Hong-Kong,copies containing the flag of red china,
RICKSHAWS Good shots of rickshaws in Hong-Kong,
Chinese Civil War, Canton, Guangzhou, Communist Party, Postwar, air views, aerials, city
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