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Africa: Our First Offensive

Year

1949

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

20m

Rating

TVPG

Performers

Dwight D. Eisenhower, Westbrook Van Voorhis, Hugh James, Omar N. Bradley

Publication Information

MPI Media Group

Summary

The three parts of the invasion fleet proceed across the Atlantic to their destinations along the coast of North Africa. On board are American GIs and British Tommies, most of whom will be going into battle for the first time. Behind this giant invasion armada stands America's industrial production. The film flashes back briefly to General Brehom Somervell and explores American war industry.

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