STK-ID 55837

The Battle of Amiens: Various shots of Canadians marching past, of soldiers loading their gear into motor lorries, of lorries packed with soldiers setting off from Arras, some by foot, by horse-drawn vehicules or by bicycle. PAN of wooded area with soldiers advancing slowly among the trees. MS of soldiers resting in the concealment of the trees, then advancing again through the bush. Various shots of field guns and mortars opening fire. Side view of soldiers coming out of the trenches and racing towards the enemy. MLS of tank advancing, half-obscured by smoke. Various shots of men advancing, tanks rolling ahead, field artillery racing forward and blasting away. MS of cavalry riding past. Various shots of battlefield and dead soldiers. CU of map showing the unprecedented 8-mile allied advance of August 8.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
LEST WE FORGET
Location
Amiens, Arras
Year
1914
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, HDCAM SR
Shooting format
35mm dupe neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080