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Korean War U.S. Army Staff Report British & Belgian Troops Lt. Gen.Van Fleet Reconnaissance Photos 26630 (1951)

1951 · Short film · 18 min

  • War

Synopsis

Created in the Spring of 1951, this Staff Film Report was one of many created and shown to select members of the armed forces during the Korean War. This particular episode shows combat patrol by British and Belgian troops operating under United Nations mandate north of Seoul. U.N. artillery prepares to fire on Chinese troops. Lt. General Van Fleet visits the front lines, 3rd Division of the 8th Army. Aerial photo reconnaissance is shown. Winter clothing tests at Fort Lee, Virginia are also shown. The film ends with a combat summary.

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Running time
18 minutes
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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