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His Majesty's Manoeuvres

1912 , East Anglia (Other)

Cat no. 543

King George V watching army manoeuvres.

HM King George V leaves his car and watches troops march past. The King is seen riding at the head of the troops, some of whom are on horseback. Foreign attaches watch the manoeuvres from a platform, some have binoculars and some telescopes. 12 pounder field guns are in action. Infantry take up positions and there is a simulation of trench warfare. Finally howitzers 'fire' on the Red cavalry.

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HM King George V watches army manoeuvres, 1912

Keywords

Army; Military manoeuvres; Royalty

Intertitles

The King at the scene of action sees the Blue forces on the march. The foreign Attaches viewing the battle from a rising. 12 pounders covered in a clover field.Infantry finding cover and firing from trenches.The Blue Infantry rush a position. The Artillery firing on the Red cavalry.

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His Majesty's Manoeuvres

  • Sequence Details:
    • Group 1:
      • Part Number: 115
      • Parts Unit: Series

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