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Warships in an African port wait for the signal to set sail for the occupation of Madagascar. Commando units, RAF and Fleet Air Arm support are also at the ready. The convoy heads out into the Indian Ocean...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Capture of Majunja [sic] A.259. DESCRIPTION: When Britain was forced to take further action in Madagascar, the landing of the force at Majunga was one of the principal operations...
British and Empire troops land at Majunga in Madagascar. Little resistance was offered despite Vichy demands for opposition.
The day after landing at Majunga of British and Empire troops. Supplies are unloaded by King’s African Rifles who played a prominent part in these operations. British troops move into and occupy Majunga...
Following the surrender of Majunga it was decided to press southwards to the capital. Chief opposition met with was systematic obstruction, such as bush fires, blown-up bridges, felled trees, etc. In two...
General Gentilhomme arrives in Madagascar as High Commissioner thus restoring French Sovereignty to that island. In Cape Town, South African troops parade through streets after returning home from service in...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Floods. DESCRIPTION: Five cyclones, one after another, accompanied by tremendous rainfall, and it looks as if half Madagascar is under water! Acres of plantations were submerged, towns...
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