Roye Recaptured

Series

Series Name
Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.
629
Date Released
2 Apr 1917
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 5
Summary
French troops advancing into ruined Roye which the Germans devastated before retreating. French General and officers on horseback. Ruins of railway: torn up lines, wagon on its side, damaged engine. Civilians and soldiers climbing over heap of rubble at cross roads
Keywords
War damage; Military
Written sources
Visnews Collection [BFI National Archive]   Video roll 5
Library number GR
982
Length of story (in feet)
148
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Roye Recaptured', Gaumont Graphic Issue No. 629, 2 Apr 1917. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/76656 (Accessed 23 Feb 2026)