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NORTH AFRICA - ALLIES CALL THE TUNE - NO SOUND
Cameramen at all points have gathered from front-line positions. These Movietone pictures of the most momentous ""Combined Operation"", which gives us control of the Western Mediterranean. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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WITH THE GUARDS -
The Dutch flag again flies over Enschede, 50 miles north east of Arnhem, was liberated by part of the Guard's Armoured Division. Tens of thousands of German prisoners are being taken by the day. Paul Wyand of Movietone visited one of the...
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ATHENS -
British troops who fought to liberate Greece now find themselves fighting on the streets of Athens against the ELAS movement. The troops who had been hailed as liberators and who were helping to feed the population had to take up arms...
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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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FALL OF CATANIA (FIRST PICTURES) -
General Montgomery's big attack on Catania came to fruition on the fifth of August. The population of Catania were pleased to welcome our troops. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE TRAGEDY OF ATHENS -
The latest pictures from Athens were mostly taken under difficult and dangerous conditions by Norman Fisher of Movietone. ® ® ELAS snipers were everywhere in the Greek capital and British troops continue to clear up pockets of...
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THEY MEET AND AGREE IN MOSCOW -
Mr Cordell Hull of America and Mr Eden travel to Moscow for a conference to be greeted by Mr Molotov. After ten days of talks the signing of the Agreement takes place. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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BURMA LATEST NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS -
Lieutenant General Sir Oliver Leese arrived in Colombo on his way to take up command of the Eleventh Army Group. Supplies for the troops in Burma have to be taken up river and then transferred to mules for an arduous 180 mile journey....
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MANDALAY FALLS -
Both Indian troops and men from the United Kingdom fought their way into the centre of Mandalay. The enemy's last stand was made at Fort Dufferin which was bombed by Hurricanes. The pagoda at one of the gates of the Fort was an important...
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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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ZERO HOUR! -
The invasion of Sicily by Allied Forces under the supreme command of General Eisenhower has begun. Fighters and bombers launched the attack, followed by the invasion itself led by Airborne troops. ® ® The seaborne landings came next...
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HAVOC FROM THE AIR -
Day after day Allied air attacks on Germany and occupied Europe continue. Terrific work is also being done by the US 8th Fighter Command, as pictures taken by a camera gun show, they are engaged in many air battles with the Luftwaffe....
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ZERO HOUR! -
The invasion of Sicily by Allied Forces under the supreme command of General Eisenhower has begun. Fighters and bombers launched the attack, followed by the invasion itself led by Airborne troops. ® ® The seaborne landings came next...
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FROM SFAX TO THE MOUNTAINS - NO SOUND
There was a joyous welcome in Sfax for the liberating Eighth Army and the arrival of General Montgomery was cause for further rejoicing. The Allies continue their push across the Western desert forcing back the Germans and Italians....
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FROM SFAX TO THE MOUNTAINS - NO SOUND
There was a joyous welcome in Sfax for the liberating Eighth Army and the arrival of General Montgomery was cause for further rejoicing. The Allies continue their push across the Western desert forcing back the Germans and Italians....
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SECOND BATTLE OF BURMA - NO SOUND
British and Indian troops fight their way into the jungles of Burma, whilst Hurricanes strafe the enemy positions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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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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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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AKYAB LANDING -
The occupation of the island of Akyab on the Arakan coast in Burma was preceded by a careful reconnaissance by air. Men of the 14th Army successfully took the island which had been for so long held by the Japanese. Disclaimer: British...
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ARGENTINA BUYS BRITISH
Shipping Lines of Argentina have purchased four Sunderland Flying Boats and Chairman Senor Dodero inspects them at Belfast. At the Savoy Hotel, London, Charles Ruel says goodbye, the pageboy has been given a job in Buenos Aires. The...
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BIG BLOWS BY
The ""Flying Fortresses"" of the American Eighth Air Force had been making a steady contribution to the Allies round-the-clock air offensive. Movietone cameraman, Jack Ramsden, flew on a daylight raid over Rouen. Disclaimer: British...
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BIG BLOWS BY
The ""Flying Fortresses"" of the American Eighth Air Force had been making a steady contribution to the Allies round-the-clock air offensive. Movietone cameraman, Jack Ramsden, flew on a daylight raid over Rouen. Disclaimer: British...
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BIG BLOWS BY
The ""Flying Fortresses"" of the American Eighth Air Force had been making a steady contribution to the Allies round-the-clock air offensive. Movietone cameraman, Jack Ramsden, flew on a daylight raid over Rouen. Disclaimer: British...
British Movietone
BIG BLOWS BY
The ""Flying Fortresses"" of the American Eighth Air Force had been making a steady contribution to the Allies round-the-clock air offensive. Movietone cameraman, Jack Ramsden, flew on a daylight raid over Rouen. Disclaimer: British...