Taking Of Trieste (1945)

Unissued / unused footage - dates and locations may be unknown / unclear.
Trieste, Italy.
British troops search Italian or German soldiers - shots quite dark, taken at dusk? British troops and tanks on country road and grassy verges move towards Trieste. Troops enter Trieste.
Several shots of locals parading with flags and placards in favour of Yugoslavia and Tito while masses of people gather in town square. Locals shake hands with and cuddle Yugoslav partisan soldiers.
British officer speaks to Yugoslav soldiers in the town.
Tanks and army vehicles move along road into Trieste. Locals wave to welcome them.
Soldiers hold Yugoslav flag (?). Soldiers light cigarettes for each other. Crowds cheer British troops.
German soldiers march along country road after surrendering (?). Troops on trucks gathered in town. Trucks move off. Enormous mass of soldiers gathered in a park or square.
FILM ID:2159.06
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