British troops prepare for a night mission

Record ID: 1534903

  • Title: British troops prepare for a night mission
  • Date: 9th March 1942
  • Summary: EGYPT: EXT MILITARY BRITISH. Reconnaissance Patrol consisting of 6 men & N.C.O. setting out..blackened faces..studying map..removing keys etc. from pockets Military - Active WWII, World War Two, World War II, Second World War, war, Allies
  • Embargoed: 6th July 2005 00:02
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  • Location: MIDDLE EAST
  • Country: MIDDLE EAST
  • Topics: War / Fighting,Defence / Military
  • Reuters ID: LVADUKJQOCQBPMHMMX74RP37RA25
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3
  • Story Text: British soldiers hide personal effects and blacken their faces with burnt cork in preparation for a night reconnaissance mission in Egypt
  • Copyright Holder: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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