USA Troops In Iceland (1941)

Item title reads - . troops in Iceland. Various shots of United States marines building Nissen huts for American troops. C/U of hot spring bubbling. Various shots as they shovel cakes of soap in to the spring to make soapy water. The geyser blows and the soapy water runs out over the edge. L/S of steam rising. M/S of washing hanging on line, it has been done with hot spring water. Various shots of the American soldiers arriving at Reykjavik on launches. They climb off the boats. M/S as men from the British regiment stand to attention as they come ashore. M/S pan across sailors and soldiers. Their commander General Bonesteele is met by General Curtis and they inspect the Guard. L/S of food boxes. C/U’s of the labels on the crates which include canned beef, salmon and mashed potato. Various shots of the American soldiers eating. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSI