South African Army Recruits Aka Hats Off To These Young Men (1945)

Unissued, Unused material. Item title reads Hats off to these young men. African Mirror. South Africa. L, S as the latest South African army recruits run up to the parade ground. M, S of them stood in line. Various shots as they are issued with uniform etc. L, S of them in their uniforms, officers inspect them. M, S as they march along and salute. C, U s new recruits. M, S of them marching along. Various shots as they are given instructions in how to use rifles. M, S s art of concealment and revolver practise. M, S s as they are taught to fit gas masks quickly. Various shots as they are given lessons in how to use hand grenades and fire them from miniature mortars. L, S as recruits who have completed training march along on parade ground. M, S as they put on the caps of their different regiments. M, S of them marching. The commentator calls for more young men to join up. M, S as they march along. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF