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DRIVING ON IN HOLLAND -
Troops from the United Kingdom fighting their way into Hertogenbosch made steady progress. Flame-throwers have been proving their worth during the winkling out and mopping up process at the approaches to Hertogenbosch. Disclaimer:...
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WESTERN FRONT - XMAS 1944 -
Troops on the Western Front this Christmas are battling with wintry conditions of flood and cold. In Holland some of the hospitals have introduced the Christmas spirit for the wounded with trees and decorations. Parties have been...
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HIS MAJESTY VISITS WEST FRONT -
The King recently spent five days touring the Western front, where he visited United Kingdom, Canadian and American troops. Everywhere in Belgium and Holland he received a great ovation from the local people. Disclaimer: British...
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BLIGHTY LEAVE -
Units of the British Second Army held a ballot to decide who would go on home leave. At the London station there was a large crowd to cheer the men, on the first official leave since D-Day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE THRUST INTO HOLLAND -
For the moment the focal point of the war is the British 2nd Army's advance to link up with the airborne forces at Arnhem. Valkenswaard was the first place to be freed and it was then onto Eindhoven. Whilst the Dutch rejoiced in...
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BATTLE OF THE RHINE CROSSINGS -
The Allied Army of the Air which crossed into Holland was mostly borne in gliders and there were many crashes and bad landings. These are the first pictures to be received from the area of Oosterbeek and Arnhem itself. They were taken by...
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FORWARD INTO GERMANY -
The Siegfried Line has been breached and the first German town to fall was Roetgen. United Kingdom troops have crossed the Escaut Canal, this was the beginning of the drive to Nijmegen to link up with the airborne forces. The airborne...
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THE PRIME MINISTER'S GREAT DECLARATION -
The Imperial Conference, led at St. James's Palace, was attended by members of the Cabinet, representatives of the British Empire and all of the Allies. The King also attended and conversed with many of them. Mr Churchill made a...
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HOLLAND MOURNS FLOOD VICTIMS
Just a week after the disastrous floods in Holland, where over thirteen hundred are known to have lost their lives, a day of prayer was proclaimed. The national mourning was led by Queen Juliana, who broadcast to her people. Throughout...
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HOLDEN WINS DUTCH MARATHON
In the International Marathon at Enschede, in Holland, Jack Holden Britain's 38 year old marathon runner won in just over 2 hours and 30 minutes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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Fire in Holland.
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DEFENCE COMMITTEE AT THE HAGUE
At the Juliana Barracks at the Hague a meeting of the Defence Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was attended by Mr Shinwell. This conference followed closely on the meeting of the Chiefs of Staff and was held to...
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THE ""FLYING ENTERPRISE""
Survivors of the ""Flying Enterprise"" were landed at Rotterdam and some of them later left by air for Britain. In spite of the perilous position of the American freighter, her captain had remained alone on board for nearly a week when...
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DUTCH MEMORIAL TO COMMANDOS
To the memory of those who fell when Number Four Commando made its famous landing in 1944, a statue has been unveiled at Flushing by the Dutch War Minister. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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HOLLAND - WHAT'S THE GAME
In Holland, twenty-two feminine footballers get together for a soccer match - but they'll never make Wembley. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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KING HAAKON VISITS QUEEN JULIANA
King Haakon of Norway was welcomed by Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard when he recently paid a state visit to Holland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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Italy - and the largest demonstration in three months of nationwide labour unrest with over five million people either on or about to go on strike.
One of Rome's University Professors stages a solo protest on top of one of the capitals highest monuments. His objections concern the Common Market. ® ® At the Hague, demonstrators greet delegates of ""The Six"" during the Common...
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FLEVOHOF PARK
In Holland, the Flevohof Park, where children can freely make use of a fantastic Adventure Playground. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SOCIALIST MEETING
The Socialist International at Chequers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
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THE THRUST INTO HOLLAND -
For the moment the focal point of the war is the British 2nd Army's advance to link up with the airborne forces at Arnhem. Valkenswaard was the first place to be freed and it was then onto Eindhoven. Whilst the Dutch rejoiced in...
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THE THRUST INTO HOLLAND -
For the moment the focal point of the war is the British 2nd Army's advance to link up with the airborne forces at Arnhem. Valkenswaard was the first place to be freed and it was then onto Eindhoven. Whilst the Dutch rejoiced in...
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DUTCH PARLIAMENT
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands went to the ""Hall of the Knights"" at the Hague, to open a new session of Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE MEN OF ARNHEM
War-time pictures, taken ten years ago recall the great and gallant attack by British forces at Arnhem which helped the great Rhine crossing and the taking of Nijmegen Bridge. At this year's anniversary at Nijmegen, a statue representing...
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WESTERN FRONT - XMAS 1944 -
Troops on the Western Front this Christmas are battling with wintry conditions of flood and cold. In Holland some of the hospitals have introduced the Christmas spirit for the wounded with trees and decorations. Parties have been...