STK-ID 251

Charles De Gaulle in Syria: shots of General Charles De Gaulle inspecting Free French forces in Syria, decorating soldiers, General Koenig. Cut to General Charles De Gaulle deplaning at Beyrouth airport, being greeted by General Georges Catroux; Mr Naccache, President of Syrian Republic; General Spears, British Army. Shots of General de Gaulle inspecting the army in Bir Hacheim, chatting with VIP's, reviewing cavalry. Shots of motorcade, de Gaulle in car, people cheering.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Actualités olympiques no 103
Location
Beirut, Syria
Year
1940
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486