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LARGEST BATTLESHIP TAKES THE SEA -
Mrs Henry Wallace, the Vice President's wife, launched the USS 'Iowa' at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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LONDON WELCOMES HER US GUESTS -
Londoner's turn out in force to cheer representatives of the US Armed Forces as they march to the Guildhall. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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The King's holiday and Marines' new duties coincide.
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DOMINION DAY -
Canadian troops march through London to Westminster Abbey to mark Dominion Day. 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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NEW YORK FREEDOM PARADE -
The United Nations Day Parade through the streets of New York is an impressive display. The Parade was watched by Princess Martha of Norway, King George of the Hellenes and the Duchess of Windsor. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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TIME OFF ON THE
Servicemen enjoy time off on Gibraltar, swimming and water pool being popular. 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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END OF AN EPIC VOYAGE -
More pictures of the epic convoy to Malta have just been released. 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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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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ATHENS CELEBRATES -
The liberation of Greece has been continuing at a smooth and rapid place. The force landed at Piraeus, the port near Athens, the Germans having already evacuated. The British tommies were welcomed in the streets of the Greek capital with...
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HIS MAJESTY VISITS WEST FRONT -
The King recently spent five days touring the Western front, where he visited United Kingdom, Canadian and American troops. Everywhere in Belgium and Holland he received a great ovation from the local people. 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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FREE FRENCH BACK TO FREE FRANCE -
Fighting French Forces have now landed on the shores of their native country to assist with its liberation. They begin their move through war torn villages towards the front. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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ANTWERP OPEN -
The opening of Antwerp and it's miles of docks has provided the vast facilities for the landing of supplies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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RUSSIA - THE GREAT OFFENSIVE -
News from Russia includes the enrollment of a division of Polish volunteers to fight beside the Red Army. In the south the fall of Novorossisk cleared the way for the great advance which led to the cutting-off of the Crimea. They city of...
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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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HARVARD HONOURS CHURCHILL -
Whilst in America Mr Churchill received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Harvard University. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ALLIES APPLY SQUEEZE TO FALAISE GAP - VS artillery being fired, troops running behind tank, tanks in woodland, armoured vehicles moving through woodland, troops walking past mines, CUs of signs in Ger
United Kingdom and Canadian troops had been battering the ""hinge"" and now the Canadians push down the road to Falaise. The southern arm was being rapidly placed in position by the Americans' wide out-flanking sweep. Disclaimer: British...
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ROOSEVELT VISITS GEORGE CROSS ISLAND -
Whilst over for the Tehran Conference America's President took the opportunity to visit Malta. 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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SCHARNHORST VICTORY -
These pictures show some of the ships that took part in the sinking of the Scharnhorst. The ""Duke of York"" is seen returning after the victory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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REVIEW OF THE YEAR
""SCHARNHORST"" SUNK - Early news of the sinking of the German battleship off of the North Cape. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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ON THE WAY -
Allied aircraft continue their bombardment of the toe of Italy, whilst strategic attacks are being made further up the peninsula. Embarkation begins for the landing in the Italian main land and the troops that cross found they were...
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THE KING IN ITALY -
During his visit to Italy His Majesty inspected ships in the harbour at Naples and visited the front line in the North. At one engagement he knighted General Sir Oliver Leese and General Harding and presented two VC's. Disclaimer:...
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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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SURRENDER -
The bulk of the Italian Fleet having surrendered is escorted into Malta by the Royal Navy. On arrival Italian Admiral Dzara came ashore to report to Admiral Cunningham. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...