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LOUIS GETS ""SPLIT"" DECISION
Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott in training before the fight which Louis won on a split decision. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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HOLLYWOOD HIGH-UPS ARRIVE
Leaders of the Hollywood Film Studios arrive in England en route to Germany. Amongst their number is Darryl Zanuck, Harry Cohn and Jack Warner, they are all in uniform as they are going to inspect occupation areas. Disclaimer: British...
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FOOD GIFTS FROM AMERICAN FRIENDS
A train is travelling across America from California collecting food gifts for the people of Europe. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE LINK UP -
The Americans and Russians linked-up on the River Elbe near Torgau, General Reinhardt crossing the river to meet General Rosakov. Later the GIs and men of the Red Army greeted each other. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BURNING UP THE JAPS
Pictures of the taking of Balikpapan in Borneo show the pounding taken by the Japanese. Oil wells going up in smoke took away one of the Japan's biggest sources. The Australians swiftly secured their foothold and the battle moved inland...
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THE PRESIDENT'S LAST JOURNEY -
The coffin of President Roosevelt lay in the White House, where many came to pay their last respects. It was afterwards borne to its last resting place at Hyde Park. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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KING & PRESIDENT TRUMAN MEET
His Majesty and President Truman had a brief meeting off Plymouth. They exchanged visits aboard HMS ""Renown"" and USS ""Augusta"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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ALLIED CONTROL COUNCIL IN BERLIN
Field Marshal Montgomery arrived at Tempelhof Airport in Berlin to attend a meeting of the Allied Control Council. The main purpose of the meeting was to agree the constitution of the Allied Control Commission, with the fixing of zones...
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IN THE WAKE OF THE HUN -
General Eisenhower has been to certain concentration camps in Germany. At Ohrdorf, he collected first-hand information of the atrocities committed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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IN MEMORY OF THE PRESIDENT -
A Memorial Service was held at St. Paul's Cathedral for President Roosevelt. The King, Queen and Princess Elizabeth attended, as did Mr Churchill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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VAST FLYING BOAT HAS TRIAL RUN
Howard Hughes has a test run in his huge flying boat and lifts her off the water for about a mile. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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LADIES IN A ROLLER-SKATING DERBY
Tempers boil over in the Ladies Roller Skating Derby at Chicago. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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OVER THE RHINE -
In build up for the crossing of the Rhine, the Navy took a large number of landing craft and ferries to the scene. On the Army front a stream of tanks and vehicles of every kind had been pouring towards the river. Airborne forces using...
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RHEIMS - UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER SIGNED -
General Eisenhower's battle headquarters at Rheims was the setting for Germany's unconditional surrender. The ceremony was brief and a 2.41 am the capitulation of Germany was completed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SPORT - US ARMY BOXING - ALL SIZES
Adults and children join in the fray in trying to win a title, and at the same time giving amusement to the audience. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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WIND TUNNEL TEST FOR US NAVAL PILOTS
At Philadelphia, Naval pilots are put through a test, similar to that which they would experience if baling out of plane travelling at 350 mph. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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DARE-DEVIL STUNTS AFLOAT AND ASHORE
At Eugene, Oregon the ""White Water Parade"" is a dangerous 20 mile trip down river. 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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THE WORLD OF SPORT - LOUIS AND WALCOTT SIGN
In New York Joe Louis signs to defend his heavyweight title against Jersey Joe Walcott. 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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ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN NEW YORK AND DUBLIN
The celebrations in New York included the traditional parade. In Dublin, President O'Kelly, reviewed a military parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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STUNTS - ON SKIS AND ROOF TOPS
Spills at the International Ski-jumping Tournament at Fox River Grove, Illinois. 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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SNOW CLUB GETS SEASONABLE WEATHER
The Iceberg Athletic Club at Coney Island swim in sub-zero weather. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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ELBOW ROOM -
The attack across the River Orne was an attempt to gain elbow room for our forces to deploy or did Montgomery intend to break right through the German lines. The attack opened with the greatest air blow ever with 7,000 tons of high...
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ELBOW ROOM -
The attack across the River Orne was an attempt to gain elbow room for our forces to deploy or did Montgomery intend to break right through the German lines. The attack opened with the greatest air blow ever with 7,000 tons of high...
British Movietone
ELBOW ROOM -
The attack across the River Orne was an attempt to gain elbow room for our forces to deploy or did Montgomery intend to break right through the German lines. The attack opened with the greatest air blow ever with 7,000 tons of high...