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ROYAL WEST COUNTRY TOUR -
During their three-day visit to the West Country the King and Queen visited a Cornish tin mine. They inspected Land Army girls and saw Wrens at work. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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MALAYA -
Troops from Britain, Australia and India have been drafted in to defend Malaya. The over running of Malaya by the Japanese is a grievous blow, among the earliest disasters being the loss of Penang. Singapore, despite air raids is holding...
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THE KINGS SEES NEW FLEET WEAPONS -
His Majesty visits the Home Fleet and as Admiral of the Fleet presided over the daily conference. He also made an inspection of the Fleet Air Arm and inspected the midget submarines. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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KILLING THE FLYING BOMB -
Southern England has already been hit by Hitler's latest weapon, the Flying Bomb or ""Doodlebug"". Every effort is being made to shoot down these bombs and the RAF is striking at the launch sites in France. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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MALAYA - NO SOUND
Troops from Britain, Australia and India have been drafted in to defend Malaya. The over running of Malaya by the Japanese is a grievous blow, among the earliest disasters being the loss of Penang. Singapore, despite air raids is holding...
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MONTY THANKS THE WORKERS -
General Montgomery recently paid a visit to factory workers in Britain. During his address he stressed the vital importance of the work of the home front. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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PERSONALITIES - KING PETER - LORD WAVELL
King Peter of Yugoslavia and members of his government visit Cairo. ® Lord Wavell arrives in India to become the Viceroy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ARAB PRINCES VISIT BRITAIN'S FRONT LINE -
Two sons of the King of Saudi Arabia have been on a part diplomatic and part inspection visit to Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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GUN-SITE GET-TOGETHER -
British and American Ack-ack Units have been operating a scheme where they exchange a certain number of officers, NCO's and men. Both sides have benefited from this co-operation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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THE NAVY GETS THROUGH - NO SOUND
A convoy of the Royal and Merchant Navy's get much needed supplies through to Malta. There was fierce fighting with the enemy and the loss of four ships ""Eagle"", ""Manchester"", ""Cairo"" and ""Forsight"". Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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THE NAVY GETS THROUGH - NO SOUND
A convoy of the Royal and Merchant Navy's get much needed supplies through to Malta. There was fierce fighting with the enemy and the loss of four ships ""Eagle"", ""Manchester"", ""Cairo"" and ""Forsight"". Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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THE NAVY GETS THROUGH - NO SOUND
A convoy of the Royal and Merchant Navy's get much needed supplies through to Malta. There was fierce fighting with the enemy and the loss of four ships ""Eagle"", ""Manchester"", ""Cairo"" and ""Forsight"". Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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ALGIERS HONOURS FALLEN -
Anglo-American forces arrive in Algiers and together with French forces honour the fallen. 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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STRONG ARM OF THE RAF (EXCLUSIVE) - NO SOUND
Further and further by night and day the 'Lancasters' strike Augsburg, Le Creusot, Milan - so in picture and word let us pay tribute to those who fly them and those who maintain these mighty offensive weapons. Disclaimer: British...
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BOMBS ON BIRMINGHAM - NO SOUND
Birmingham has been one of the enemy's targets, damage was down and lives lost. 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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VAAGSO RAID - NO SOUND
The Commandos set out before first light, the object to capture the small defended island of Vaagso, off the Norwegian coast. The German garrison are taken by surprise and quickly over come on the island of Maaloy. Barges then cross the...
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THE EIGHTH PRESSES ON - NO SOUND
The latest despatches from Tunisia, firstly show General Freyberg's victorious column advancing towards El Hamma. The Army drove on to Gabes and as tanks neared the sea men took the opportunity to wash away the dirt and dust of the...
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THE EIGHTH PRESSES ON - NO SOUND
The latest despatches from Tunisia, firstly show General Freyberg's victorious column advancing towards El Hamma. The Army drove on to Gabes and as tanks neared the sea men took the opportunity to wash away the dirt and dust of the...
British Movietone
THE EIGHTH PRESSES ON - NO SOUND
The latest despatches from Tunisia, firstly show General Freyberg's victorious column advancing towards El Hamma. The Army drove on to Gabes and as tanks neared the sea men took the opportunity to wash away the dirt and dust of the...
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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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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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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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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...
Curated Video
SYND 10 5 68 CENSORED MATCHES DESIGN IN ATHENS
Scenes in Athens as censorship rumors follow a muddle over government's new matchbox design.
1. mcu man using "21 April' matchbox to light up cigarette on street, zoom in to matches
2. ms 21 April poster on building, pull back and tilt...