Monty Retires.
Monty Retires.
Clip: 355811_1_1
Year Shot: 1958
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1651
Original Film: 031-076-04
HD: N/A
Location: France
Timecode: 00:21:52 - 00:22:28
Monty Retires. Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery retires as deputy supreme commander of NATO. The departure of the hero of El Alamein is marked by ceremonies at SHAPE headquarters in France. Building has sign on top, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. Military men in uniform exit building toward large podium thing with microphones. Press with several motion picture cameras on tripods, filming. Man speaking at podium. Audience on folding chairs. Men in uniform standing behind a ribbon. Two men in uniform shake hands.