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1943 DEFENCE: General Henri Giraud, landing from America by air, receives warm welcome in Britain
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0:39Now PlayingDate: 26th July 1943
Location: LONDON, ENGLAND HENDON, ENGLAND HENDON, LONDON, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Hendon:
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Plane carrying General Henri Giraud (French Commander) taxiing
General Henri Giraud out of plane being greeted by officers
Close shot of Giraud
Giraud surrounded by officers
Giraud
London:
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Duke of York's Monument PAN down to Giraud talking to officer and General Henri d'Astier de la Vigerie
Giraud talking to D'Astier and officer
Giraud's bare tunic pan up to Giraud
Fighting French troops march past
PAN fighting French troops march past
Giraud talking to Commando leader Capt. Lieffer
Close shot showing 'France' and 'Commando' on Lieffer's shoulder PAN to Giraud
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