STK-ID 28109

Training, Shorncliffe: HAMLS FOLLOW sequence showing soldiers practicing assaults on trenches as instructor wearing white sweater runs along and gives instructions, snow visible on ground and line of structures (made of jute or hay) used as dummies during bayonet drill. MS sequence showing small platoon doing rifle drill (including putting on and removing bayonets) and precision marching, barracks visible in background. MS sequence showing group of soldiers wearing white sweaters practicing bayonet fighting as instructor gives pointers. MS sequence showing same group of soldiers doing callisthenics.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
World War One
Location
England
Year
1914
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, HDCAM SR, Digital Video Disk, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486, 1920 x 1080