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1942 ENGLAND: Father Christmas visits US tanks
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May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
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1:02Now PlayingDate: 28th December 1942
Location: ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
General side view tanks lined up in field. SV angle shot officer in turret of Grant waves small flag. SV tanks starting off, one passes camera. GV tanks across field in line. Pan tank passing camera with two soldiers. GV tanks across field. LV tanks across field. GV tanks towards across field in two lines CU tank past camera. GV tanks form in two lines on field, one passes camera in foreground showing U.S. Star on turret.
LV and SV Father Xmas giving presents to troops. SCU U.S. soldier untying present and looks at tie and laughs. SV large size U.S. troops Xmas card for overseas, U.S. soldier and Nurse standing each side holding it.
Munitions and Armaments; United States of America; Celebrations - Seasonal; Vehicles
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