Letter from Aldershot (1940)

Part of the Canada Carries On series, this short film portrays the First Division of the Canadian Active Service Force in Aldershot, England. Using an intimate letter home as a narrative device, this film reveals how the troops were received, what their living conditions were like, how they would get along with their English allies and how they spent their leisure time.

Director: John Taylor
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date:
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

world war ii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Letter from Aldershot about?
Part of the Canada Carries On series, this short film portrays the First Division of the Canadian Active Service Force in Aldershot, England. Using an intimate letter home as a narrative device, this film reveals how the troops were received, what their living conditions were like, how they would get along with their English allies and how they spent their leisure time.
Who directed Letter from Aldershot?
Letter from Aldershot was directed by John Taylor.
How long is Letter from Aldershot?
Letter from Aldershot has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is Letter from Aldershot?
Letter from Aldershot is a Documentary, War film.
Where was Letter from Aldershot produced?
Letter from Aldershot was produced in Canada.