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NEW BARRACKS
The Household Cavalry moves ceremonially into its new three and a half million pound Knightsbridge Barracks. Designed by Sir Basil Spence, the new military complex is a far cry from their previous quarters in the Wellington Barracks. The...
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2 Iranian naval ships sailed back from Syria through the Suez Canal on Tuesday, after entering the strategic waterway from the Mediterranean Sea. The ships were in the embattled country to provide maritime training to Syria's naval forces under an agreement signed a year ago.
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CAPTION: 2 Iranian naval ships sailed back from Syria through the Suez Canal on Tuesday, after entering the strategic waterway from the Mediterranean Sea. The ships were in Syria to...
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IDEAL BARMAID CONTEST
The fleet's in port again as the Navy's invited to choose Britain's Ideal Barmaid. The crew of HMS Pembroke ""roll out the barrel"" with relish as they're filled up by our top dozen drink dispensers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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NORTH AFRICA - ALLIES CALL THE TUNE - NO SOUND
Cameramen at all points have gathered from front-line positions. These Movietone pictures of the most momentous ""Combined Operation"", which gives us control of the Western Mediterranean. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE
More pictures from Salerno-Naples front, taken after the bridgehead had been secured, but before the fall of Naples. The Eighth Army continued to move north to meet up with the Fifth. After occupying Brindisi the Eighth went on to Bari....
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TOOLS TO FINISH THE JOB -
From the Anzio beach-head comes the story of how the supplies are being got to the front. ""Ducks"" play a large part in ferrying the cargoes ashore and the whole operation is a rehearsal for the Second Front. Disclaimer: British...
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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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NORTH AFRICA - ALLIES CALL THE TUNE - NO SOUND
Cameramen at all points have gathered from front-line positions. These Movietone pictures of the most momentous ""Combined Operation"", which gives us control of the Western Mediterranean. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ATHENS -
British troops who fought to liberate Greece now find themselves fighting on the streets of Athens against the ELAS movement. The troops who had been hailed as liberators and who were helping to feed the population had to take up arms...
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FALL OF CATANIA (FIRST PICTURES) -
General Montgomery's big attack on Catania came to fruition on the fifth of August. The population of Catania were pleased to welcome our troops. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MALTA'S TRIUMPHANT HOUR -
The King arrived at Valletta onboard the Light Cruiser ""Aurora"" and was received by the Governor, Lord Gort. His Majesty visited the airfield at Luca which sustained much bomb damage and from where the island's few aircraft carried on...
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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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LIBERATION - COPENHAGEN -
The capital of Denmark is also free and a great ovation greeted King Christian when he drove through the streets. The arrival of the Royal Navy at Copenhagen was another high spot. When Field Marshal Montgomery arrived he visited the...
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ZERO HOUR! -
The invasion of Sicily by Allied Forces under the supreme command of General Eisenhower has begun. Fighters and bombers launched the attack, followed by the invasion itself led by Airborne troops. ® ® The seaborne landings came next...
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ZERO HOUR! -
The invasion of Sicily by Allied Forces under the supreme command of General Eisenhower has begun. Fighters and bombers launched the attack, followed by the invasion itself led by Airborne troops. ® ® The seaborne landings came next...
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THE RIVIERA LANDING -
The landings in the South of France were carried out by air and sea, any opposition was swiftly overcome. By the time these pictures reached London, allied casualties were put at 800 with 14,000 prisoners taken. Disclaimer: British...
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THE RIVIERA LANDING -
The landings in the South of France were carried out by air and sea, any opposition was swiftly overcome. By the time these pictures reached London, allied casualties were put at 800 with 14,000 prisoners taken. Disclaimer: British...
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DANISH DEFIANCE -
Film taken in Denmark showing the continuous battle against the German occupation has just reached Britain. The climax was the general strike in Copenhagen, the whole population stopped work and the Germans tried to starve them into...
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HMS ""HOWE"" LEADS PACIFIC FLEET -
The flagship of the British Pacific Fleet called in at Sydney last December. Whilst in port the crew spruced her up, ready to make the acquaintance of the city's people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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AUSTRALIA'S NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL ARRIVES -
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrive in Australia with their two sons. In Canberra the Duke is sworn-in as Governor General of Australia. Before travelling to Canberra the family pose for the press in the grounds of Admiralty House,...
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THE NAVY IS THERE -
The British Pacific Fleet receives a warm welcome in Australia. The Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser speaks to the people, thanks them for their efforts and assures them the British Navy is here. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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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...