Quemoy Under Fire

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1529
Date Released
22 Sep 1958
Date submitted
19 Sep 1958
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Quemoy Under Fire. DESCRIPTION: It is a hazardous task for ships trying to beat the Communist blockade of Quemoy. But it is a vital task if the Nationalist garrison is to hold out. Supplies are reported to be very short. Batteries have almost sealed off the island from help. When supplies DO arrive it is often with this result: a direct hit on a supply ship at the end of a long voyage. SHOTLIST: MS wrecked buildings (key). LS ship at sea. MS troops digging. Same. MS soldier & gun. MS men walking - guard in background. LS beach being bombed. Same. LS ships off shore. LS beach off shore. MS wrecked ship. Closer same. Same.
Keywords
Weapons; Navy; Military
Locations
China; Quemoy
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
74982
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
59
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Quemoy Under Fire', British Movietone News Issue No. 1529, 22 Sep 1958. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22610 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)