Leslie Mitchell Surveys the War Time Situation at Home and Abroad: BEF for France

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
539
Date Released
2 Oct 1939
Date submitted
28 Sep 1939
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 8
Section Title
Leslie Mitchell Surveys the War Time Situation at Home and Abroad
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: BEF Leaves England. DESCRIPTION: Troops and equipment are embarking for France. SHOTLIST: Lorries, motor-cycles and kit are swung aboard and then the men themselves embark carrying their heavy kitbags. Letters from home are distributed before the boat pulls out for France.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Vehicles; Communications; Military
Footage sources
GPO Film Unit
Ministry of Information
Card file number
37526
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Leslie Mitchell Surveys the War Time Situation at Home and Abroad: BEF for France', British Movietone News Issue No. 539, 2 Oct 1939. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/10297 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)