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1942 MADAGASCAR/ DEFENCE: World War 2: British Troops land
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1:04Now PlayingDate: 28th September 1942
Location: MAJUNGA, MADAGASCAR
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Madagascar
MADAGASCAR: Majunga:
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GV Ships at sea / Battleship nearing coast / Invasion barge approaching shore / British troops landing / French staff officer and British officers looking at map / Bren gun carriers through street / Troops into lorry (with name Ville de Manunga) on back / General Platt in street troops passing in background / General Platt left, talking to Brigade Commander on right
Royal Welsh Fusiliers marching through street / First prisoners being rounded up / French officer on car with white flag / Native troops / Native woman pouring out drinks / British soldier drinking / Union Jack being hoisted / Native troops marching towards camera.
Military - Active; Colonialism; France; World War II (Second World War)
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