French Moroccan Campaign 1922 (1922)

French Moroccan campaign 1922. In 1921; after several military victories against Spain; Abd el Krim; leader of the Riffian tribes; announced the establishment of a separate Rif republic in the northern part of the territory. This was mainly in the Spanish Zone (Morocco had been divided in 1912 into Spanish M. and French M. ) but the French also became involved in the conflict. French; Spanish and Berbers all seen in this footage. Shot looking down from hills at French Army camp at foot of mountains. Shot of camp from closer: soldier coming out of tent; a few other men horses seen among tents. MLS 4 officers. Marshall Louis Lyautey is the eldest in middle w, big cloak worn over uniform. More of camp; soldier leads horse carrying supplies down hill. Shots of men walking around amongst rocks and brush. Rifles in pyramids; packs etc. laid on ground. Artillery team. MLS officers again. Shot from behind group of French soldiers standing on ridge. French rifle position a few men crouch behind rocks. F