Rhodesia Collection: 'The Saints March into History' 1980
This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2003/113/001).
Synopsis
Narrated documentary film depicting the 'Laying of Colours' ceremony of the 1st Battalion Rhodesian Light Infantry on 17/10/80. The occasion marked the disbanding of the Infantry after the establishment of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The Battalion was known as 'The Incredibles,' or 'The Saints', hence the title and music ('When the Saints Go Marching In').
Production / Donor Details: Donated by Brigadier David Heppenstal, of the Rhodesian Army Association.
Titles
- Rhodesia Collection: 'The Saints March into History' 1980 (Archive)
- Series Title:
- Rhodesia Collection
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1980
- Running Time:
- 19m 30s
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 16mm Comopt
- Sound:
- Sound
- Footage:
- 700 ft
Production Credits
- Production Details
- See synopsis
