Troops In Belgium - May 1940 (1940)

Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear - probably Leefdaal, near Louvain, Belgium.

Various shots of the Belgian refugees fleeing from bombed town helped by British troops. Several shots of the burned buildings - smoke still seen. Various shots of British soldiers (possibly Coldstream Guards) helping the wounded, refugees, clearing the rubble etc.

Several shots of a group of nuns fleeing from town.

Note: Paperwork states that this footage dates from 01/05/1940.

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FILM ID:614.14

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