Suez: Civilians Evacuated As British Fight For Canal
Suez: Civilians Evacuated As British Fight For Canal
Clip: 351607_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1565
Original Film: 024-511-01
HD: N/A
Location: Egypt
Timecode: 03:10:58 - 03:12:00
Suez: Civilians Evacuated As British Fight For Canal New focal point of world tensions, Egypt seethes with turmoil as reinforced British garrisons prepare to fight for the vital Suez Canal, lifeline of empire. Civilians are evacuated as the British take stern measures to curb violence. Est. shot from under a low-hanging roof of the canal area. Docks, huge piles of cargo boxes sit waiting. VS evacuations; soldiers load furniture onto a truck, women and children walk along, board airplane. VS homes, village being searched by soldiers. Suez Canal.