MADAGASCAR/ DEFENCE: World War 2: British Troops land (1942)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Sea-borne British Forces capture port and march inland to take capital. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Madagascar MADAGASCAR: Majunga: EXT GV Ships at sea / Battleship nearing coast / Invasion barge approaching shore / British troops landing / French staff officer and British officers looking at map / Bren gun carriers through street / Troops into lorry (with name Ville de Manunga) on back / General Platt in street troops passing in background / General Platt left, talking to Brigade Commander on right Royal Welsh Fusiliers marching through street / First prisoners being rounded up / French officer on car with white flag / Native troops / Native woman pouring out drinks / British soldier drinking / Union Jack being hoisted / Native troops marching towards camera. Military - Active; Colonialism; France; World War II