keywords: wwii, world war two, north african campaign, italian p.o.w.s, military police, mps
Synopsis: Unedited footage documenting the surrender of over 275,000 Italian and German Army soldiers in May 1943 in Tunisia after Axis resistance in Africa collapsed... (read more)
Italian POWs marching into stockade (wire enclosure in field), close-up of prisoners, more arrive in scout car. Americans being cheered as they ride through town. Close-up image of Italian Army Officer, American MP counting prisoners as they pass. Road sign indicating distance to Bizerte and Ferryville Tunisia, Axis soldiers pushing stalled scout car on way to surrender. Various shots destruction of buildings in a town, British truck on fire & burning on the road to Tunis after strafing attack. Long line of trucks loaded with Italian prisoners, truck convoy underway.
MP counting POWs, different view of long line of trucks loaded with POWs , head-on shot of convoy of trucks passing. Various shots of destruction of buildings, close-up of more prisoners passing camera, prisoners receiving supplies. Images of German Officer and Italian Officers talking.
