Fighting In Greece (1947)

Greece. Fighting on the Greek / Albanian border. Air shot of the sea and coast in Greece. Various shots of men and women sitting at long tables in a large room - some of the men are questioned, possibly Albanian prisoners. Convoy of lorries filled with Greek troops moving along country road. Long shot of countryside with smoke rising in distance. Various shots of the Greek troops advancing through countryside, occasional distant explosions with smoke rising in the air are seen. Male civilians rounded up in a village, possibly Albanian prisoners. Various shots of Greek orthodox priest surrounded by a large group of refugees, mainly women and children. Several shots of the refugees receiving food. Plane flying low over countryside. More shots of the Greek troops advancing across hilly countryside, on mules, on lorries and some on foot. Groups of refugees sitting on roadside. Greek officers looking at the map. Infantry running to take positions. Mute Neg. Information found in the old record - Cuts 47/6
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