Invasion Of Sicily - Troops Embarking On Many Large Troopships Aka Invasion Of Sicilly (1943)

Unused / unissued material - dates unclear or unknown. Various shots of British and Commonwealth troops boarding troop ships prior to leaving North Africa for the Invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky - 1943). Very large numbers of troops are crammed onto ships for the voyage. Various shots of troopships lying off the North African coast. There are dozens of warships and troopers in the waters preparing for the Invasions. Shots of ferries carrying soldiers out to the larger vessels. Soldiers leave ferries and get onto troopships. Equipment is lifted onto ships. Shots from ships as the move along coastline. More shots of the many and varied vessels taking part in the operation. 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. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which in