General Allenby’s Entry into Jerusalem [Version 1]

Series

Series Name: Pictorial News (Official) / War Office Official Topical Budget

Issue

Issue No.

339-2

Date Released

23 Feb 1918

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 1

Summary

[1ST SUBTITLE]: "Before the ceremony. The Commander-in-Chief conversing with Commanders of Allied detachments and attaches." General Allenby talking to various officers. [2ND SUBTITLE]: "General Sir Edmund Allenby, Commander-in-Chief EEF, entering the Holy City, accompanied by Allied Commanders and military attaches". Allenby marches at the head of a long column of officers and men. [3RD SUBTITLE]: "Reading Sir Edmund Allenby’s proclamation". High angle view looking down at a crowded square and the proclamation being read. [4TH SUBTITLE]: "Reception of religious and civic dignitaries". Various people being presented to Allenby in an open square. [5TH SUBTITLE]: "After leaving the Holy City the Commander-in-Chief mounted his horse outside Jaffa Gate and rode away through the streets of the suburbs". Allenby and his party riding away from the gate. [6TH SUBTITLE]: "In the streets after the ceremony". Pan shot of a street thronged with people.

Keywords

Animals; Military

Credits:

Camera: Harold Jeapes

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