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the GERMAN RETREAT AND THE BATTLE OF ARRAS [Main]

the BATTLE OF ARRAS [alternative]

(Reel 1) The opening shows the destruction near Bapaume and Péronne caused by the German retreat. Buildings have been blown up, trees cut down. A British cyclist patrol is greeted by the population of a newly liberated village. French soldiers in another liberated village, probably Roye. A British 6-inch howitzer battery near Henin is shown, along with its 21-year old commander (possibly Major A G…

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Contributors

  • Topical Film Company

Subject

  • EFG1914
  • Gordon, A
  • British Army, Div 29
  • British Army, cyclists
  • British Army, Scottish Rifles, Cameronians, Bn 9 (?)
  • British Army, Royal Fusiliers, Bn 10
  • British Army, King's Liverpool Regiment
  • British Army, King's Shropshire Light Infantry
  • British Army, Kent Regiment, West Royal
  • British Army, Gordon Highlanders
  • …
  • French Army
  • World War I

Type of item

  • motion pictures (visual works)
  • Film