Thursday, February 25, 2016

Video: "U.S. Troops Enter Port of Oran"

United States troops enter Port of Oran

 "U.S troops land in North Africa. Photos are likely taken east of Oran, at Arzeu"

"Canadians in Combined Ops landed U.S. troops at Arzeu. November, 1942"
Credit for above two photos - Imperial War Museum (IWM)

Introduction: The website 'Critical Past' has an extensive collection of videos and still images, and many concern significant events during WW2 in which Canadians in Combined Operations were involved. A price tag is attached to high-resolution videos and stock images but one can find access to the same material in low-resolution video but with the website's title displayed in the centre.

Link to - U.S. troops enter Port of Oran

Synopsis - United States troops enter French African Port of Oran, Algeria. U.S. soldiers seated inside a boat, advance towards Port Oran. Supplies and equipment brought to the beach area. United States medics treat French prisoners. Civilians welcome U.S. troops as they move on streets of Oran. Troops honor a French soldier. Soldier sends telegraphic message to his regiment. Sign board reads Saint Cloud. Troops move on road in jeeps and trucks.

United States troops enter Port of Oran, Algeria and patrol in the city.

Location: Oran, Algeria

Date: 1943 (writes Critical Past. Editor thinks film is from 1942)

Duration: 4 min 43 sec

Sound: Yes

Please link to Video: "Allied troops in landing crafts reach Oran"

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