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