British Army battles Italian forces in Africa (1940)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit British Army and Commonwealth units defeat Italian Royal Army units at Gallabat and take Sidi Barrani during WWII action in African campaign Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Britain Smashes Ahead in the Desert AFRICA: Various: EXT ESSEX REGIMENT Advancing on Fort Gallabat inc.. Few troops keep watch on Italian position in Metemma. GALLABAT BATTLE OF Victory of General Wavell’s Army.. and bombing smashing the defences. Indian infantry move up at Reg. advancing on the fort.. R.A. howitzers in view of Fort.. General Slim in charge of operations.. etc. General Wilson good CU from Lib. MILITARY. BRITISH Empire Troops capture Gallabat SLIM Maj-Gen In charge of operations at Gallabat TANKS Tanks advancing in Desert WAVELL, General C.U. WITH WILSON WILSON, General SIR HENRY MAITLAND