ABYSSINIAN CAMPAIGN

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: AYY 110).

Synopsis

British and Indian troops in action around Cheren (Keren), Eritrea.

Troops load up trucks with supplies for the front line on a portion of railway captured from the Italians. Trucks run along the track. Water and ammunition is packed onto mules. Shot of the ridge the troops are attacking, mortar section in action. Signal Office in front line. British and Indian troops taking shelter from enemy gun fire. Troops firing on Cameron Ridge. Briggs Peak in the background (a key point of Italian resistance). Sikhs fighting at Mount Zamana.

 

Titles

  • ABYSSINIAN CAMPAIGN (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1941
Running Time:
6 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
492 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
cameraman
Ingram, G E (Captain)
Production company
War Office Film Unit