Sapper Tasks

Synopsis

This 1947 film reviews work of the Royal Engineers from port to front line with many examples from World War II featuring British and Commonwealth engineers. Units shown include post and airport construction, pipe laying, base workshops and stores, road and railway construction, bridge building, demolition of dangerous structures and of strategic structures when in retreat, quarrying and mining squads, mine laying and clearance. A wide variety of vehicles are featured including Buffaloes, Churchill tanks, jeeps, dozers, tippers and heavy plant.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2002

Year of production

1947

Subjects

Engineering; History

Keywords

civil engineering; military history; World War II; British army; Royal Engineers

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Price

£16.95

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

55 minutes

Year

2002

Distributor

Name

Editions Audiovisual Beulah

Email

in@eavb.co.uk.

Web

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Phone

0116 236 2901

Fax

01892 652413

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