MADAGASCAR, DEFENCE: World War 2: British Troops land (1942)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Seaborne British Forces capture port and march inland to take capital. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Madagascar MADAGASCAR: Majunga: EXT GV Ships at sea, Battleship nearing coast, Invasion barge approaching shore, British troops landing, French staff officer and British officers looking at map, Bren gun carriers through street, Troops into lorry (with name Ville de Manunga) on back, General Platt in street troops passing in background, General Platt left, talking to Brigade Commander on right Royal Welsh Fusiliers marching through street, First prisoners being rounded up, French officer on car with white flag, Native troops, Native woman pouring out drinks, British soldier drinking, Union Jack being hoisted, Native troops marching towards camera. Military Active; Colonialism; France; World War II