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1931 FRANCE: Dusky warriors decorated / Republic honours wild Spahis for bravery in Moroccean
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1:19Now PlayingDate: 9th April 1931
Location: SENLIS, FRANCE
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Senlis, France: Pan.side view of Arabs on horses blowing bugles, CU.of Spahi on horse, semi view others on horses. Gen.view & back shot of a French Col. shaking hands with men. Gen. view & side close view of Spahis riding across dessert & gen. view riders charging to camera.
Sound Effects: Burgles play a sort of "Call to Attention", gen. yells of Spahis in charge.
Military - Active; Period Attitudes; Military - Ceremonial; Morocco; Horses; Ceremonies - Decorations; Colonialism; Indigenous People
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