the VISIT OF THE PREMIER OF PUNJAB TO THE INDIAN TROOPS IN THE DESERT

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: AYY 251/3).

Synopsis

The Punjab Premier visits troops.

Sikander Hayat Khan arrives at Eighth Army Tactical Headquarters in the Western Desert. He meets Lieutenant-General Ramsden and Lieutenant-General Montgomery. He visits several Indian units including the Rajputana Rifles, the Punjab Horse Regiment and the Indian Field Ambulance. He also speaks to men of the 161 Malat Brigade, his old regiment, previously known as the Punjab Horse.

 

Titles

  • the VISIT OF THE PREMIER OF PUNJAB TO THE INDIAN TROOPS IN THE DESERT (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1942
Running Time:
4 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
351 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
cameraman
Neill, N S (Sergeant)
Production company
Army Film and Photographic Unit