Italy. Several shots of the ships at sea.
We have been told this is: Operation Baytown, crossing the strait of Messina in Sept 4 1943
Various shots of the bombing of the unknown village. Long shots showing a coastal town with sea and a big island in background. Various shots of the troops in lorries, jeeps etc., driving through the Italian village - a word Duce is seen on house wall.
Several shots of an officer being interviewed. Pan along line of officers posing for photographs.
Several shots of ships and landing crafts in a harbour.
Various shots of long lines of different vehicles at the beach. Several shots of the ships at sea. Several shots of the jeeps and lorries landing on beach.
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