With US Forces in Iceland

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
41/90
Date Released
10 Nov 1941
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1President Roosevelt’s Navy Day Speech
  2. 2Newsbriefs from the Middle East
  3. 3Jack’s the Boy
  4. 4More Reinforcements for Singapore
  5. 5With US Forces in Iceland

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
American troops in Iceland have settled in and we see them clad in Arctic uniforms. They have brought their equipment with them transported by their many merchantships. One of these ships, the "Kearney", falls victim to a German submarine and is seen being supported by a sister ship on her way in. Back on the island the American troops do their weekly wash by one of the hot springs, they are also seen queuing for their pay.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Military
Locations
Iceland
Length of story (in feet)
145
Story extras:
Film clip
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