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US Elections:
At his country residence, Hyde Park, President Roosevelt works whilst voting takes place. The Roosevelt family vote at their local Polling Station. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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Belfast's New Radio
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PANTELLERIA - THE SURRENDER -
The Infantry Force approached the island under cover from the guns of warships. Once they had landed prisoners began to give themselves up and were glad to do so. The capture of Pantelleria means the route through the Mediterranean can...
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MEDITERRANEAN MISCELLANY -
Wounded from Tunisia leave Tripoli on their way to Alexandria to recover. During their passage by lighter to the hospital ship they were entertained by bandsmen of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The men on the Mediterranean front...
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MEN OF TIMOR
The amazing story of a handful of Australians, who lost to the outside world, fought on in defiance of unmeasurably superior Japanese strength. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ROUND THE CLOCK RAIDS -
The Royal Air Force continue their 'round the clock' raids on targets in Germany and occupied Europe. Berlin and Cologne have both been recent targets, whilst factories, transport, shipping and docks have all been heavily hit....
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PRINCESS ELIZABETH'S MESSAGE -
Princess Elizabeth broadcasts to children overseas. 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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FRENCH COMMISSARIAT -
The Commissariat Department in France is responsible for the well-being of the troops. They are busy organising supplies and uniforms. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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WAR AMID FLOODS -
Flooding caused by the enemy blowing up dykes, means that troops in the area north of Nijmegen, Holland lead an island existence. Patrols have to be carried out by boat and there is no possibility of digging in. Disclaimer: British...
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ITALIAN UPHEAVALS -
Captured German film shows the bombing of Rome and the accurate striking of German HQ and military installations. King Victor's proclamation of the end of Fascism and Italy's unconditional surrender prompted scenes of jubilation....
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MADAGASCAR - UNDER CONTROL -
When Britain was forced to take further action in Madagascar, the landing of the force at Majunga was one of the principal operations leading to our advance on the capital and to control of the remainder of the island. Disclaimer:...
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HAZARDS OF CONVOY -
The convoy from Gibraltar to Malta meets many hazards on it's Mediterranean route. The convoy is escorted by two aircraft carriers HMS Eagle and HMS Argus. The main attacks on the convoy made over a period of three days were often a...
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SCHOOL FOR BATTLE -
Britain's new Army is being turned into the toughest in the world at ""Battle Schools"". They are put through an Assault Course and given weapon training. Street fighting is also a large part of the training. Disclaimer: British...
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WAR COMES TO RUSSIA -
First pictures of the Russian people's reaction to Nazi Aggression. Russian factories already working overtime increase the tempo of their war production. The women are playing a tremendously important part, in the factories and carrying...
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PITY POOR REFUGEES IN CONCENTRATION CAMPS -
These scenes shot in a Concentration Camp in Vichy, France may be repeated in other parts of Europe. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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Shanghai:
Japanese shells and bombs smash way through defence. 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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1.5d. Air Mail.
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SOVIET SPIRIT UNBREAKABLE -
The people of Leningrad display an indestructible spirit in holding out against the Germans. The Soviet partisans harass and kill the enemy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ACCORDING TO PLAN
First pictures of the new advance in the Middle East. The Battle of El Alamein, under the leadership of General Montgomery, men from all parts of Britain and the Dominions fought their way forward. Rommel is now on the retreat in North...
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VAAGSO RAID -
The Commandos set out before first light, the object to capture the small defended island of Vaagso, off the Norwegian coast. The German garrison are taken by surprise and quickly over come on the island of Maaloy. Barges then cross the...
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HOTEL ROUNDABOUT
It is Britain's first circular hotel, the nine hundred thousand pound Ariel at London Airport. The doors opened automatically, as our cameraman entered to film the scene, when Mr Thorneycroft gave the hotel it's official send-off. A...
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JENKINS TELLS ALL
Chancellor of the Exchequer Roy Jenkins presents the most vital budget for years. As we recoil from the effects, Movietone invites you to consider the fortunate few who live in the Channel Islands where Taxation is little more than a...
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LARGEST SEA SCHOOL
The largest Sea School in the world opens at Gravesend, providing the most comprehensive facilities for training the Merchant Seamen of tomorrow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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WATER WORLD:
The Mangla Dam - in West Pakistan - the second largest in the World, has just been officially opened. ® In Sussex, a demonstration of an under-water research vehicle that can descend to a depth of a thousand feet. ® In the Bristol...