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Empire Troops

The might of the British Empire is mobilised for war during 1914 and 1915.

1917 3 mins Silent

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Overview

This episode of Pathé's History of the Great War series focuses on troops from across the British Empire. The film seems designed to show the different nations in a very positive light, as you might expect - the Canadian Scots drilling and larking about on Salisbury Plain look good-humoured and efficient, the Indians marching along the quayside at Marseilles are admired by the locals, and the Anzacs' legendary air of informality is well on display in Cairo, with soldiers in slouch hats and shirt sleeves milling around their camp.

Released
1917
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

Subjects

World War I Egypt Australian Army New Zealand Army Indian Army Marseilles Colonial troops Canada Troop movements