Commandos Raid Boulogne (1942)

Titles read: “COMMANDOS RAID BOULOGNE“. Boulogne, France. Various shots of Commandos in woolly hats receiving an outdoor briefing from Major Lord Lovat, who gives them last minute instructions before they embark for the raid on Boulogne. The men make their way along a jetty and get into boats. The operation is a small reconnaissance raid. L/S at night of the raid on Boulogne with tracers and Verey lights lighting the skies. Various shots of the Commandos returning the next morning; they have blackened faces and include a couple of stretcher cases. C/U of Jock Ennis who wore his carpet slippers for the raid - “that’s typical of these fellers with nerves to burn!“ notes commentator. 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. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical col