The attack on Sydney Harbour by Japanese submarines last May was a complete flop. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...

The new defence position at El Alamein is being reinforced and General Auchinleck went up to the front to see for himself. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps works on disabled tanks to bring them back into service as seen as possible. Land...

German army officers have revolted against Hitler but as in 1939 the attempt has failed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

The Japanese have raided the American Naval Station at Dutch harbour in the Aleutian Islands. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

Civilian spotters make their reports to the air defence centre in New York. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...

The Rock of Gibraltar, in a strategic position at the entry to the Mediterranean, is being re-fortified. The tunnels beneath the rock are being extended and modern armaments added. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...

Troops new inhabit the battered remains of buildings in Tobruk. A small number of nurses, belonging to the Hadfield Spears Hospital Unit are in the town tending wounded brought back from the battle zone. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...

News that the fresh offensive, had begun and was going according to plan after long and careful preparation thrilled the Empire. The Navy again aided by bombarding the coast and the Air Force struck at enemy shipping. Disclaimer: British...

From London Airport, flying together for the first time since His Majesty ascended the throne, the King and Queen, with Princess Margaret, went by air to Balmoral. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...

The Soviet Black Sea port of Odessa has been under siege for two months and civilians and troops have been manning the barricades. Supplies and relief for the garrison are brought in by sea. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...

The Duke of Gloucester has visited Gibraltar and made an extensive tour of the defences. 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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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 opinions or editorial policies of...

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 opinions or editorial policies of...