French Outposts of Empire

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
40/36
Date Released
2 May 1940
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Sundown Ceremony in the Transvaal
  2. 2Making Sure!
  3. 3Girl Jockeys in Thrilling Race
  4. 4French Outposts of Empire
  5. 5North Western Expeditionary Force
  6. 6Famous Stars Entertain the Forces

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 6
Summary
On the mountains of Syria ski troops patrol in thick snow even though it’s summer - and by contrast in the Sahara Desert natives commanded by French officers also patrol - two aspects of France on guard.
Keywords
Colonialism; Military
Locations
Syria; Sahara Desert
Length of story (in feet)
151
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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