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1943 ROYAL / DEFENCE: King George VI confers with allied commanders on tour of North Africa
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0:59Now PlayingDate: 8th July 1943
Location: AFRICA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: King Confers with Allied Commanders
AFRICA:
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Long side view and CU King George VI inspecting Highland Regiment.
LV King talking to General Eisenhower (American General) & Alexander.
CU Alexander and Eisenhower.
GV King's car drives past tank destroyers.
SV Catroux, Juin and Georges waiting for King.
CU Giraud.
Semi Side View and CUFV Alexander talking to General de Gaulle (Leader of Free French)
SV King shaking hands with Giraud and de Gaulle.
GFV French troops marching past.
SV King and Giraud and de Gaulle and Alexander at saluting base.
LV French troops marching past.
Semi Side View French military band playing.
LV King, Giraud and de Gaulle watching tanks go by.
CU tank past camera.
CU side view King salutes, Giraud beside him.
Royalty; King George VI of Great Britain (1936-52), Military - Ceremonial; Personalities - Armed Forces
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