Liberation Of Colmar (1946)

Colmar / Kolmar, France. Various shots of unveiling a stature at the first anniversary of liberation of Colmar, France. Civic and military dignitaries are present, Guard of Honour is seen, tanks are lined up, girls in traditional clothes, crowd gathered to watch the ceremony. Various shots of high ranking officer with escort inspecting the tanks and Guard of Honour, heavily decorated old soldiers, dignitaries and the crowd. Several shots of the allied troops military parade through the crowded streets, people watching from windows and balconies, children waving flags. Several shots of procession of civilians marching through the streets. Note - names of some of the men seen in the item are found in the old file. They are French Minister of Army Mr Michelet, General Keys, US 7th Army and General Tassigny de Lattre. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.