National Defence In Czechoslovakia (1938) 

Titles read: "NATIONAL DEFENCE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA".
Various shots of millions of written appeals to Czech citizens for a subscription to the National Defence being put into envelopes, sealed, run through sorting machines and put into sacks by men and women. Commentator explains this is the first act by the new Czech Prime Minister, Army Inspector General Jan Syrovy.
Several shots of new colours being presented to an army regiment. Czechoslovakian troops march along in the country's mobilisation on a full war basis. Military man salutes - General Syrovy? Brief shots of Czechoslovakia's Defence Corps of women watching the troops. Girls wave at the soldiers.
FILM ID:981.44
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