Army Of Today (1930)

Note: Unknown location for the events in this item. However, it looks like Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire. Full titles read: “ARMY OF TODAY - The ’late unpleasantness’ consigned old-time regalia and flashing sword into the limbo of the past. The army of today exists on petrol, oil - and about 30 miles an hour.“ L/S’s of numerous tanks driving down picturesque country lane. Intertitle reads: “Wireless records every movement.“ L/S of soldiers standing next to a stationary military vehicle. One soldier uses the radio to report their position. Intertitle reads: “And when mounted troops spread over the country, always close at hand are the metal monsters.“ L/S’s of soldiers on horseback riding over large field. L/S’s of several military vehicles moving along track. Intertitle reads: “When will the foot slogging infantrymen cease to exist ?“ L/S of procession of soldiers on horse back riding along country lane singing songs. Intertitle reads: “And into the night - the army if today sleeps not
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