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BRITISH CAPTIVES REACH FRIENDLY SOIL -
Repatriated prisoners of war arrive in Egypt onboard the ""Llandovery Castle"". 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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PARATROOPS RAID NORMANDY -
British paratroops carry out a successful attack on the radiolocation post at Bruneval in occupied Northern France. They have rehearsed the assault many times and carried it through with only light casualties. Disclaimer: British...
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AXIS AGENTS FROM IRAN INTERNED -
When Britain went into Persia a large number of Axis agents had to be rounded up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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ON TO TRIPOLITANIA -
The Eighth Army is driving the Germans and Italians further and further west across the desert in Libya. After the capture of El Adem came a welcome halt and the first hot food the men had tasted in a long time. Disclaimer: British...
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ABYSSINIA CLEANED UP -
The last remnants of the Italian Army in Abyssinia have been rounded up in the Gondar region. 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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BARDIA CAPTURED -
British tanks moved through a smoke-screen at the beginning of the offensive. Germans were captured on the Tobruk-Bardia road and then came the surrender of the town of Bardia. The German commander General Schmitt came out to surrender...
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SOVIET STRIKES BACK -
The factory town of Tula, to the south of Moscow, was almost surrounded by the Germans. It fought back and kept the munitions flowing from the factories. The Soviet army continues to push the Nazis back westward. The freezing conditions...
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ACCORDING TO PLAN
First pictures of the new advance in the Middle East. The Battle of El Alamein, under the leadership of General Montgomery, men from all parts of Britain and the Dominions fought their way forward. Rommel is now on the retreat in North...
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KATANGA BATTLE
Retaliation in Katanga after Congolese mutineers had opened fire on Belgian troops. The rebels were hiding out in Katanga which had announced its independence from the rest of the Congo. 4 days were spent trying to persuade the Congolese...
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KOREA - BATTLE FOR PUSAN BRIDGEHEAD
American Marines landing prior to their success in moving up towards Pusan. Fighting to repel the Communists has been fierce. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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KOREA - STRAFING GROUND TARGETS
Reinforcements arrive at an unnamed port in South Korea. They move up to the front under the command of General Walker, with General Dean (later posted as missing). Official American war pictures show one of the first heavy strikes by...
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MACARTHUR TRAPS REDS
General MacArthur himself flew over the battlefield in North Korea after the capture of Pyongyang, the Red Capital. He saw Airborne troops dropped to cut off the retreating communist forces. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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DNIEPER ONSLAUGHT -
The latest film from the Eastern Front shows the capture of Zaporozhe, which was a strong centre of resistance created by the Germans in defence of the Dnieper Line. The Russians have now driven the Nazis back from Stalingrad 850 miles...
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THROUGH THE GUSTAV LINE AND BEYOND -
News from Italy is still very good, with the captured of San Angelo and Castelforte. French forces too have done terrific work in the advances. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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GUSTAV LINE BROKEN -
The battle for Rome is being resumed in full force. This story shows British and Indians cracking through the Gustav Line. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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BRIDGEHEAD TO ROME -
The landings at Anzio caught the Germans napping having just moved troops up to the Cassino front. Salerno was the embarkation site and crafts of many sizes took the troops over to the landings. General Alexander was soon on the spot,...
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PRISONER EXCHANGE
Israel has no complaint that only some twenty Israeli POW's are exchanged for almost four and a half thousand Arabs. This final exchange only reflects the fortunes of Israel during the war. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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CHERBOURG DRIVE -
The battle for the Cherbourg Peninsular is very important. American troops, have fought a dogged and successful battle for control of the port itself. The drive forward from the beaches continues. The villages of Quineville, St. Mer...
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ROME GREETS ALLIED ARMIES -
First pictures of the capture of Rome, show Allied troops driving through the centre of the city. General Clark soon arrived to be met by Marshal Juin commander of the French forces. Shortly after the allied entry into the city, a vast...
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BATTLE OF THE BEACHES WON -
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The landings on the...
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KOJE - ISLAND OF TROUBLE
General van Fleet, United Nations Commander of the 8th Army in Korea, has paid a personal visit to the notorious POW Camp on Koje Island. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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FREED AT LONG LAST
A train from Russia arriving on the outskirts of Vienna brought 250 prisoners of war home - the first to arrive in a Free Austria. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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HITLER HAGGLES OVER PRISONERS - NO SOUND
German prisoners awaiting exchange at Newhaven had to be disembarked when Germany haggled about the number of British to be handed over. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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HITLER HAGGLES OVER PRISONERS -
German prisoners awaiting exchange at Newhaven had to be disembarked when Germany haggled about the number of British to be handed over. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...