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SALVADOR TRAGEDY
The most violent and disastrous earthquake in the history of Central America's smallest republic, Salvador, resulted in tragic loss of life. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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FRENCH BUSES
A little of the romance of Paris will be lost as the famous open-platform buses go out of service. Introduced in 1939 they were part of the life of the French capital. Some are preserved by collectors who are putting them to unusual...
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COUNTING THE COST
Survivors of the fearful bush fires in Australia take stock of the damage, which still can't be estimated, and face a Christmas and New Year homeless and destitute of all their possessions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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EXODUS FROM SEOUL
Following the United Nations forces' retreat from Seoul (the South Korean capital), now abandoned for the second time, new pictures show us the fate of that unhappy city: a scene of destruction - a city in flames - thousands made...
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NEW UN COMMANDER IN KOREA
General Ridgeway takes over in Korea. Other pictures from the Korean War show a duel between a ""Panther"" (an American naval fighter) and a Russian-built MIG 15. On this occasion, victory went to the ""Panther"". Disclaimer: British...
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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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KWEILIN EVACUATION -
As the Japanese advanced towards Kweilin in south-west China, the decision was made to evacuate the civilian population. The only transport out was the single-track railway and the station was soon packed with potential travellers, some...
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THE TRAGEDY OF AGADIR
Our pictures show Agadir, shattered by the most terrible earthquake ever known in Morocco. It's estimated that almost 80 per cent of the buildings in Agadir were wrecked in these few minutes of disaster. Many still lie beneath the ruins:...
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THE DANGER SPOT -
Nazis control the frontier posts at Danzig. 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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RANGOON RESOLUTE - NO SOUND
Rangoon, the capital of Burma, has already suffered badly from bombing. Fighter pilots originally trained to help the Chinese defend the Burma Road, now go into action against the Japanese again. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SHELL-FIRE CORNER LIBERATED -
The big guns at Cap Gris Nez have surrendered which is welcome news for the people of Dover, Folkestone, Deal and Ramsgate. The Kentish coast has suffered shelling since August 1940 and towns like Dover have sustained a lot of damage. In...
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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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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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COLOGNE'S FATE -
Something like sixty per cent of Cologne has been destroyed by Allied bombing to eliminate it as a production centre. The RAF first used its new ten ton bomb on a viaduct at Bielefeld which carried one of the last remaining two-track...
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COLOGNE'S FATE -
Something like sixty per cent of Cologne has been destroyed by Allied bombing to eliminate it as a production centre. The RAF first used its new ten ton bomb on a viaduct at Bielefeld which carried one of the last remaining two-track...
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THE AMERICAN DRIVE FROM ST. LO -
Following the American's capture of St. Lo, General Bradley's army started the drive towards the coast at the base of the Cherbourg Peninsular. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE AMERICAN DRIVE FROM ST. LO -
Following the American's capture of St. Lo, General Bradley's army started the drive towards the coast at the base of the Cherbourg Peninsular. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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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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GOOD NEWS IN THE WEST -
Good news of the Allied advance through France is being received every day. Monty is seen in conference with Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh Mallory, Air Marshals Broadhurst and Coningham and General Crerar (commanding the Canadian...
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GOOD NEWS IN THE WEST -
Good news of the Allied advance through France is being received every day. Monty is seen in conference with Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh Mallory, Air Marshals Broadhurst and Coningham and General Crerar (commanding the Canadian...
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GOOD NEWS IN THE WEST -
Good news of the Allied advance through France is being received every day. Monty is seen in conference with Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh Mallory, Air Marshals Broadhurst and Coningham and General Crerar (commanding the Canadian...
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GOOD NEWS IN THE WEST -
Good news of the Allied advance through France is being received every day. Monty is seen in conference with Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh Mallory, Air Marshals Broadhurst and Coningham and General Crerar (commanding the Canadian...
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FURY OF VESUVIUS -
The volcano had its worse eruption since 1906 causing the evacuation of San Sebastiano and Massa. Our pictures show the destruction as lava moves through the streets of San Sebastiano. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...