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VICTORY -
V E Day began with Mr Churchill's broadcast officially announcing the end of war in Europe. Londoners took to the streets in celebrations which continued for nearly two days. ® ® Outside Buckingham Palace the crowds chanted 'we want...
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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...
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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...
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Britain's destiny at the ballot boxes ... ® POLLS SHOW GREAT GOVERNMENT VICTORY
Voters record clear verdict despite fog over country. ® Fol. For one day, the individual citizen becomes more important than the great politician. On this day an earnest electorate went to the polls and returned the National Government...
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Mr Chamberlain lauds sentiment of Tory Meeting.
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HONOURING THE MEN OF
Seven hundred and sixty Officers and men from the two Cruisers were assembled on Horse Guards Parade. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are present and His Majesty is welcomed by Mr Churchill, the First Sea Lord. Later the ships Companies...
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PERSONALITIES VISIT WAR ZONE -
M Daladier, the Duke of Windsor and Mr Churchill (First Sea Lord) visit the troops. 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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THUMBS UP, EXETER! -
Mr Churchill, the First Sea Lord, is amongst those at Plymouth to welcome home the gallant 'Exeter'. the ship shows the scars of her fight with the 'Graf Spee'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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THE BATTLE OF LONDON -
Nazi bombers attack the capital by night, many houses were hit. Civilian morale remained high and The King was among the first to visit the damaged areas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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HONOURS FOR BRITAIN'S ARMY CHIEFS -
Mr Churchill was also present when General Gamelin conferred the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on General Sir Edmund Ironside and General Lord Gort. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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FIRST LORD'S SON MARRIES
Randolph Churchill marries the Hon. Pamela Digby. 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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Parliament Re-Called
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TUNISIA -
The first pictures of the Eighth Army positions since that magnificent force moved up towards the Mareth Line. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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PREMIER'S
Mr Churchill visits North Africa to say thanks to the victors. He travels around meeting different units of Allied troops. He used General Alexander's famous white car and everywhere received a rousing welcome. At lunch at RAF...
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PREMIER IN WASHINGTON -
Having arrived safely in Washington, Mr Churchill goes to the House of Representatives to make a speech. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were there the watch the Premier. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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TO ENTERTAIN THE TROOPS -
Gracie Fields has arrived from America for a two month visit to entertain the troops. Also here from the States is Bob Hope who gave a concert for Allied serviceman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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PREMIER GREETS
Mr Churchill visits the zoo to meet the lion which has been presented to him by Mr Thompson of Pinner. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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GENERAL SIKORSKI KILLED IN PLANE CRASH -
The leader of the Free Poles is killed in a plane crash. 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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Crowd Breaks Lose At Society Wedding
Enthusiasm runs riot as Mr John Bailey marries Miss Diana Churchill at St. Margaret's. 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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BACK FROM AMERICA -
Mr Churchill is greeted at Euston by members of the Cabinet and by his wife and daughter. Although he was happy to pose for the press he would not make any comment on his American trip. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE PREMIER HOME -
Mr Churchill arrives back from the Middle East and Moscow, to be greeted by Mrs Churchill and Cabinet members. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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MR CHURCHILL TO MOSCOW VIA EGYPT -
During his stay in Egypt the Prime Minister inspected men of the Eighth Army. Important meetings were held in Cairo, but Mr Churchill found time to pose for the camera with 10 month old Victor Lampson, son of the British Ambassador....