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WESTERN FRONT - AACHEN AND VENRAY -
The city of Aachen, which once symbolised German resistance, now lies in ruins. Latest newsreel pictures show the capture under fire of Venray a strategic place on the River Meuse. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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PARIS UNDER THE CROOKED CROSS -
During the occupation of Paris, cameraman Gaston Madru, hid a camera in a bicycle basket surrounded it with bottles and took these pictures. They show the places of entertainment which were reserved for German soldiers and life in the...
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VIVE PARIS -
(First pictures of the liberated French Capital). French fighting forces raced to the relief of Paris, wiping out German strong points on the outskirts of the City. General Leclerc, leader of the liberating forces, drove in with his...
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AACHEN -
First newsreel pictures of the battle of Aachen date from the middle of October. American armour and infantry fought a house to house battle, which resulted in many German civilians surrendering. Grim fighting continued with German...
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ANTWERP - BEFORE AND AFTER THE HUNS LEFT -
These pictures of the German occupation of Antwerp and the British liberation were taken by a member of the Belgian Underground Army. As in other cities there were scenes of rejoicing at being free from the Nazis. Disclaimer: British...
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THE RIVIERA LANDING -
The landings in the South of France were carried out by air and sea, any opposition was swiftly overcome. By the time these pictures reached London, allied casualties were put at 800 with 14,000 prisoners taken. Disclaimer: British...
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ALLIES APPLY SQUEEZE TO FALAISE GAP - VS artillery being fired, troops running behind tank, tanks in woodland, armoured vehicles moving through woodland, troops walking past mines, CUs of signs in Ger
United Kingdom and Canadian troops had been battering the ""hinge"" and now the Canadians push down the road to Falaise. The southern arm was being rapidly placed in position by the Americans' wide out-flanking sweep. Disclaimer: British...
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PRISONERS OF THE 5TH AND 8TH -
As the Allies advance in Italy they continue to round up German prisoners. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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SCHARNHORST VICTORY -
These pictures show some of the ships that took part in the sinking of the Scharnhorst. The ""Duke of York"" is seen returning after the victory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ALLIES BREAK THROUGH IN NORMANDY -
The occupation of Coutances by American troops was a clear pointer to the way things were going on the Western front. The British, advancing south of Caumont, began their break-through drive in the direction of Vire. Disclaimer: British...
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The second report on the Battle of Salerno shows the British and Americans pursuing the withdrawing Germans. The lack of airfields which had hampered the early campaign was remedied by the German retreat. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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THE AMERICAN DRIVE FROM ST. LO -
Following the American's capture of St. Lo, General Bradley's army started the drive towards the coast at the base of the Cherbourg Peninsular. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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FORWARD IN NORMANDY -
In Caen the inhabitants were quickly finding out the many advantages of British occupation, American biscuits, French cheese and butter were being distributed. In Cherbourg French girls who had collaborated with the Germans had their...
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MONTY IN CAEN -
Not long after the capture of Caen General Montgomery paid a visit. Monty met many of the troops involved in capturing the town and handed out books and cigarettes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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OMENS OF GERMAN DISILLUSION -
German army officers have revolted against Hitler but as in 1939 the attempt has failed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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ON THE WESTERN FRONT - CONSOLIDATING IN CAEN -
General Eisenhower has visited the battle area to see the progress for himself. There was mopping up of resistance to be done after the captured Caen. The town itself had been badly damaged in the fighting. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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FALL OF CHERBOURG
The Battle of France has already moved many miles inland. The Allied Air Forces have played a large part in the operation flying 31,000 sorties between the first and sixth of June. As the Americans closed in on the port of Cherbourg they...
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WESTERN FRONT - LA ROCHE & ST. VITH -
British and American Units near and inside La Roche have been working in difficult conditions and freezing weather. Somewhere between Malmedy and St. Vith another German atrocity was reported, the killing of over a hundred American...
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CLEARING ALSACE LORRAINE -
Film from the southern sectors of the western front shows Americans of the Seventh Army advancing into the Vosges. Reconnaissance Units and Infantry had the job of clearing out the Hun and moving on to Saverne. Further south the First...
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THE GREAT RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE -
No capital city has suffered like Warsaw, scenes from 1939 show how it was subjected to almost continuous bombardment by the Luftwaffe. The Soviet Army has now liberated the beleaguered city, although film of their rapid advance has not...
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FOOD FOR ATHENS -
The troubles being at an end in Athens British troops carry out the task they went there for, that of feeding the people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE WESTERN BATTLEFRONT -
Pictures from the Western battlefront shows the steady progress on all sectors West of the Rhine. The 1st US Army sector has pounded the town of Stolberg about six miles east of Aachen. It was taken on 17th November and the advance...
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LAST OF U-BOAT HIDE-OUT -
The last attack on the submarine pens at Brest scored a number of direct hits with twelve thousand pounders as photographic evidence confirmed. Brest itself suffered very heavy attacks the end result being the surrender of 35,000...
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CLEARING ATHENS -
British troops continue to combat the snipers of ELAS on the streets of Athens. Tanks were also used in the mopping up operation and finally ELAS found their position untenable and withdrew from the city. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...