Anzacs In Desert (1914-1918)

ANZACs in desert. ANZACs in Egypt or Arabia, 4 soldiers stand in desert together; w/ Union Jack - either held by one or stuck in sand. They wear helmets; but one in big hat - looks Australian. Pan right to 2 soldiers facing right - 1 Australian hat; 1 helmet (saluting). A 3rd walks up to them; an unidentified flag some distance away. Appearing from sand and mist (this look probably comes from some problem w/ film or camera) at right are rows of Australian troops marching across desert. CU more troops marching. Ditto; w/ 2 soldiers standing in distance;then past a military band. Arabs help w/ saddling camels; Aussies hang out; on top of pile of bags; etc. Horse-drawn Red Cross wagons on a road Back to dream ghosts in desert. Repeat of camel part. Transport; troop movement; drills; ANZACs; World War One. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.
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