Weird History
Divine Intervention In The Battle of Mons
The British army, with support from France, attacked the German army, which had just officially declared war a few weeks prior. It quickly became clear that the German army was much larger and after French forces retreated, the situation...
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BEF'S ALL-STAR ENTERTAINMENT -
Gracie Fields and the stars of Band Wagon (Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch) entertains the troops. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE VALE OF MARTYRDOM -
Tournai in Belgium is a stricken town with fleeting refugees. Arras, once the headquarters of the BEF, is also burning. The British Army has fallen back from Leuven to the Belgian frontier. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BEF HELPS ALLIES TO PLOUGH FOR VICTORY -
Bren Carriers are harnessed to the plough in France. 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...
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MINISTER FOR WAR VISITS BEF -
Mr Oliver Stanley visits the BEF in France. 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 BEF IS READY -
British soldiers take over an old fort and strengthen its defences. 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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THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER -
Is going to France as Chief Liaison Officer with Lord Gort. 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...
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WAR MINISTER ON WESTERN FRONT -
Mr Hore Belisha visit the BEF. 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 represent the...
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BEF PARADE IN SYDNEY -
Veterans of Dunkirk parade in Sydney. 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 represent...
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C-IN-C LAYS HIS WREATH -
Lord Gort on Armistice Day. 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 represent the...
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BEF LAY ITS OWN RAILWAYS
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AND STILL THEY COME -
More British troops arrive in France. 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 represent...
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FAMOUS SOCCER COACH HELPS BEF TROOPS -
Jimmie Hogan visits the troops. 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 represent the...
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LIGHTER MOMENTS WITH THE BEF - VI LORAINE COMES BACK -
Leslie Henson's Concert party entertains the troops in France. 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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BEF LEAVE FRANCE AS PETAIN SEEKS PEACE -
Men of the BEF wait at a French port to embark for home. 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...
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FRENCH MINERS FETE BEF REGIMENT -
In the town of Lens the locals fete the BEF. 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 QUEEN VISITS BRITISH WOUNDED -
Her Majesty visits wounded on the BEF. 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 represent...
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VILLAGE FOLK EXPRESS SENTIMENT FOR BEF -
The Mayor of a French village presents new Colours to a British regiment as a token of thanks. 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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GOOD CHEER FOR BEF -
Every man serving in France is to receive a bottle of beer for Christmas. 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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THE KING IN FRANCE -
His Majesty continues his tour of inspection of the BEF. He also visits the RAF and meets with President Lebrun and Prime Minister Daladier. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE KING WITH THE BEF -
His Majesty makes a tour of inspection and lunches in a small cafe. 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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M LEBRUN PAYS VISIT TO BRITISH LINE -
The French President visits the BEF. 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 represent...
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DUKE OF GLOUCESTER DIES
The Queen's Uncle, died at his Barnwell Manor Home aged seventy four. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...