In this episode we learn about the gallows that were used as war machines well into the 17th century. This episode also covers the famous battle that oppsed Sr francis Drake to the Invincible Armada of the King of Spain. This episode also announces the changes heralded by the arrival of steam engines aboard commercial ships.
Credits: Directors, writers, Daniel Costelle, Jean-Marc Leblon ; photography, Jean-Claude Larrieu, Roland Bernard ; technical adviser, Michel Mollat.
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ACMI Identifier
X000662
Language
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)