the BATTLE OF JALO

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: AYY 171).

Synopsis

Bren carriers manned by Indian troops moving up to the front in Libya. They crash through the barbed wire under shell fire and are followed by the infantry. A platoon of a "famous Indian regiment" led by a British officer rush an enemy post hurling grenades. Scenes on march from Giarabub to Jalo.

 

Titles

  • the BATTLE OF JALO (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1941
Running Time:
3 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
300 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
India
cameraman
Ingram, G E (Captain)
Production company
Indian Army Film Unit