Quemoy Under Fire

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1529

Date Released

22 Sep 1958

Date submitted

19 Sep 1958

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Quemoy Under Fire
2. 2Soviet Display
3. 3Train into River
4. 4Transport on Parade
5. 5The Young Idea
6. 6HMS Bulwark to the Rescue

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Quemoy Under Fire. DESCRIPTION: It is a hazardous task for ships trying to beat the Communist blockade of Quemoy. But it is a vital task if the Nationalist garrison is to hold out. Supplies are reported to be very short. Batteries have almost sealed off the island from help. When supplies DO arrive it is often with this result: a direct hit on a supply ship at the end of a long voyage. SHOTLIST: MS wrecked buildings (key). LS ship at sea. MS troops digging. Same. MS soldier & gun. MS men walking - guard in background. LS beach being bombed. Same. LS ships off shore. LS beach off shore. MS wrecked ship. Closer same. Same.

Keywords

Weapons; Navy; Military

Locations

China; Quemoy

Footage sources

United States of America

Card file number

74982

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

59

Story extras:

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