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ACCORDING TO PLAN - NO SOUND
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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STUDENT VOICE
Inevitable sequel to the protests in Europe - student unrest in Britain. Among the Universities and Colleges to express dissatisfaction with authority - Hornsey College of Art, where students have taken over the administration....
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THE NAVY GETS THROUGH - NO SOUND
A convoy of the Royal and Merchant Navy's get much needed supplies through to Malta. There was fierce fighting with the enemy and the loss of four ships ""Eagle"", ""Manchester"", ""Cairo"" and ""Forsight"". Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Her Majesty arrives home and is proclaimed at St. James's Palace. 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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COLDITZ EXHIBITION
At the Imperial War Museum in London, The Colditz Exhibition - an exhibition displaying escape equipment and various articles made by the prisoners. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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WESTERN FRONT - XMAS 1944 -
Troops on the Western Front this Christmas are battling with wintry conditions of flood and cold. In Holland some of the hospitals have introduced the Christmas spirit for the wounded with trees and decorations. Parties have been...
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BRIDGEHEAD TO ROME -
The landings at Anzio caught the Germans napping having just moved troops up to the Cassino front. Salerno was the embarkation site and crafts of many sizes took the troops over to the landings. General Alexander was soon on the spot,...
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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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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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PRINCESS ANNE WITH THE SIGNALS
Just after their centenary, the Royal Signals welcome Princess Anne for her first visit. Her Royal Highness inspects early signalling instruments in the Museum, and then drives a piece of their latest equipment - a Snocat. There too, the...
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INTO WESTPHALIA -
After his crossing of the Rhine Winston Churchill received a great welcome from the troops. The fighting around Wesel, scene of paratroop landings, had been fierce, but objectives had been taken and the move forward continued. In towns...
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DON AND NEVA BATTLES - NO SOUND
The Russians continue to push the Germans back in the South-West, but the most important victory of the winter campaign was the lifting of the siege of Leningrad. The men of the Volkov front linked up with the gallant defenders of...
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The 'Woolworth' Baby.
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War:
Scenes in Italy and Abyssinia on eve of declaration of war. 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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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:...