Tripoli Taken - January 1943 (1943)

Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown. Tripoli Taken - January 1943. Libya. Several good shots of civilians moving past camera with carts loaded with possessions. Various good shots in the city after the occupation showing the British and allied troops looking around and buying gifts from "spivs". Civilians read the occupation notices posted in the streets. Several shots of policeman directing traffic. More shots of soldiers walking along streets. C/Us of headlines in the 'Tripoli Times' - "MONTGOMERY ENTER TRIPOLI". More good street scenes of Tripoli. Shots of submerged ships in harbour. Cataloguer's note: Cuts of newsreel item 43/17. FILM ID:1813.17 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/