Invasion of Madagascar by British soldiers and sailors (1942)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit British Army and Royal Navy forces invade Madagascar and seize it from Vichy France Axis units to protect shipping routes Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: South African War Zone: British Troops Take Control in the Capital of Madagascar MADAGASCAR: Various: EXT MADAGASCAR. Ships leave Diego ’s land w. up . Platt meets Brig. Dimoline in march thro’ city & native scene..(IN CUTS):- 3 King’s African Rifles receive military medals for Gen. Sir W. Platt MILITARY BRITISH 3 King’s African Rifles received military medals from Gen. Sir W. Platt in Madagascar NATIVES Natives when troops occupy in city (Madagascar) PLATT, General. Decorates 3 King’s African Riflemen in Madagascar UMBRELLAS Tommy w. umbrella in Maagas