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BERLIN AND THE BIG THREE
Under the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate Field Marshal Montgomery presents medals to Marshal Zhukov and Marshal Rokossovsky. ® ® The people of Berlin have begun clearing up their city whose once imposing buildings now lie in ruins. The...
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BANK HOLIDAY SPORTS
LORD'S - A record crowd attended Lord's for the fourth Victory Test between England and Australia. The weather was not kind but it didn't stop everyone enjoying themselves and the Aussies getting off to a good start making 273 for five....
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LONDON WELCOMES HER NEW CITIZEN
The Allied Commander, General Eisenhower, is given the Freedom of the City of London. Mr and Mrs Churchill greeted him on his arrival at the Guildhall for the ceremony. From the Guildhall General Eisenhower went to the Mansion House and...
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ATROCITIES - THE EVIDENCE -
A British delegation of ten members of Parliament, including Mrs Mavis Tate, saw the indescribable horrors of Buchenwald Concentration Camp. Clare Booth Luce, American Congresswoman, describes what she has seen in the Camps. Typhus and...
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BRISTOL FREEDOM FOR PREMIER -
Mr Churchill received the Freedom of Bristol amid joyous scenes. Later as chancellor of the University he handed honorary degrees to Mr Bevin and Mr Alexander. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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BURNING OF BELSEN -
More pictures of the atrocity camp at Belsen where people are still dying at a rate of 40 a day. As the huts become vacant they are demolished and burnt to obliterate filth and pestilence. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BERLIN AND THE BIG THREE
Under the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate Field Marshal Montgomery presents medals to Marshal Zhukov and Marshal Rokossovsky. ® ® The people of Berlin have begun clearing up their city whose once imposing buildings now lie in ruins. The...
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IN THE BAG -
Many prominent Nazi leaders are now in Allied custody. Admiral Horthy, ex-Regent of Hungary, was found by the Americans near Marnbach. Field-Marshal Kesselring, Field Marshal von Rundstedt, Field Marshal von Kleist are all imprisoned....
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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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REPORT FROM BURMA
General Slim, Commander of the 14th Army, has some heartening news of the war against Japan. At the Victory Parade in Rangoon Lord Louis Mountbatten took the salute. Another heartening sign of the times is the return of the Governor, Sir...
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LIBERATION - CHANNEL ISLANDS -
In St. Peter Port, Guernsey the German guard on Castle Cornet is relieved by a British one. The Channel Islands are free and the German occupiers being escorted away. The Royal proclamation restoring liberty to the Islands was read by...
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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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Sideshows Enliven King's Cup Air Race
Galaxy of skill and stunts divert Heston spectators who include Duke and Duchess of York. ® Sub.1. Flying Officer Edwards in a Bluebird was the winner. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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COURAGEOUS FINNS HOLD THEIR ENEMY -
The Finns continue to fight under Arctic conditions. 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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MEDITERRANEAN ACTION -
With the war now centering on the Mediterranean, our fleet is the dominant factor. The Fleet Air Arm is keyed up by constant practice, ready for when it will meet the Italian fleet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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WAAF TAKE PRIDE IN MISS PEARSON'S AWARD -
The Women's Auxiliary Air Force is the youngest of the womens services having been in existence since last summer. Assistant Section Officer Daphne Pearson is to receive the Empire Gallantry Medal. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ROYAL DUTCH-BELGIAN MEDIATION OFFER -
The monarchs of Belgian and the Netherlands offer to act as mediators. 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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THE VALE OF MARTYRDOM -
Tournai in Belgium is a stricken town with fleeting refugees. Arras, once the headquarters of the BEF, is also burning. The British Army has fallen back from Leuven to the Belgian frontier. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BIG CHANGES IN THE ARMY CONTROL
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Navy:
His Majesty inspects Home Fleet during gale at Portland. 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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In Memoriam:
The passing of Earl Beatty is mourned by the whole Empire. 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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HEROES ALL -
Amongst those at Buckingham Palace to receive awards were Lt Commander Stannard, DSO, the Reverend Moody, OBE and Wing-Commander Gibson, VC. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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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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HAMBURG -
The second largest city of the Reich, is being liquidated in a series of record attacks by the RAF. The shipyards, responsible for a quarter of their U-Boat production, are being heavily hit. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...