Γαλλικό φιλμ με τον Ελληνικό στρατό στο μέτωπο το 1917 "SUR LA STRUMA AVEC L'ARMEE GRECQUE", (βίντεο)
Γαλλικό φιλμ με τον Ελληνικό στρατό στο μέτωπο το 1917
French film of Greek forces on the Salonika Front, 1916-1917.
(Reel 1) General Paraskevopoulos directs his country's forces in the River Struma valley, which includes the Rupel Pass, supported by fire from British 6-inch howitzers and French 155mm howitzers. The French General Nider surveying the area. King Alexander of Greece visiting the front with General Gérome. (Reel 2) Premier Venizelos at the 1st Division headquarters in Athens, presenting new colours to the Greek 34th Infantry Regiment. Colonel Tsolacopolos receives the colours for his regiment. Among the gathering are an Orthodox priest and General Bordeaux, the head of the French mission. (Reel 3) General Zymbrakakis directs operations in the Skra valley (showing his own troops, fire support from French 155mm howitzers, and Bulgarian prisoners of war.) King Alexander inspecting Greek soldiers. The King in Athens with the Duke of Connaught, visiting as Britain's representative, inspecting a parade, meeting with Venizelos and taking the salute. Finally, a group of refugees arriving at a temporary camp and repairing or building their houses there.
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Paraskevopoulos, Leonidas (person)
Alexander, King of Greece (person)
Arthur, Prince (Duke of Connaught) (person)
Venizelos, Eleftherios (person)
Nider (General) (person)
Gerome (General) (person)
Tsolacopolos (Colonel) (person)
Zymbrakakis, Emmanuel (person)
Bordeaux (General) (person)
British Army (regiment/service)
French Army (regiment/service)
Hellenic Army & Div 1 (regiment/service)
Hellenic Army & Infantry Regt 34 (regiment/service)
Attribution: © IWM (IWM 97)
