Poles in Persia

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/6
Date Released
21 Jan 1943
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1How Germany Saw It
  2. 2Poles in Persia

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 2
Summary
Polish refugees arriving in Persia. We concentrate on a family of six, the Kowalski family. They arrive at a reception centre where they receive fresh clothing. After washing and changing in the new tented home they join others for a meal and then some entertainment of folk dancing. The Camp Commandant addresses the refugees and tells of the need for able people in the fight. Mr Kowalski, his eldest son and daughter volunteer and they are then seen marching in the ranks. Mrs Kowalski and the youngest children are left at the camp to await their return.
Keywords
Displaced persons; Military
Length of story (in feet)
515
Story extras:
Film clip
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