South Africas Army Is Assembling Aka Great African Call Up South African Recruiting (1940)

Unused, unissued material dates unclear or unknown. Title reads: African Mirror No. 48. South Africa s Army is South Africa. Troops of the South African army gather in square. Many are wearing rain capes. CU soldier showing picture of sweetheart taped inside cap. Soldiers load up kitbags onto lorries. Group of Jewish soldiers gather on steps of Synagogue after special service. VS of troops marching out of barracks to station. VS of soldiers getting on board train. Shots of soldiers waving as train prepares to leave railway station. Soldiers hug and kiss wives and children before setting off. Title reads: African Mirror No. 50. What about it CU large picture of South African Prime Minister General Jan Smuts on recruiting poster. Various shots of volunteers. Recruits get medical checks. Chest size, height and weight are measured. CU recruiting poster. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT D