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GOOD NEWS IN THE WEST -
Good news of the Allied advance through France is being received every day. Monty is seen in conference with Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh Mallory, Air Marshals Broadhurst and Coningham and General Crerar (commanding the Canadian...
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MONTY RECEIVES RUSSIAN VISITORS -
Five Russian Officers were entertained by General Montgomery during their visit to the Italian front. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ROYAL INTEREST IN CURRENT PROBLEMS -
The King and Queen recently visited an Agricultural Camp in the Home Counties where they talked to the volunteers and enjoyed tea with them. Their Majesties also visited an Ack-ack site and saw them tackling flying bombs. They have also...
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CAEN LIBERATED -
Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The battle for Caen was preceded by a real Montgomery barrage. Everywhere prisoners were taken making the total taken in Normandy by the 5th July over fifty...
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THANKS TO THE RED CROSS -
The Red Cross continues to pack parcels which help to alleviate the hardship of our prisoners of war. Several repatriated prisoners visited the London headquarters and expressed thanks for the parcels they had received. Disclaimer:...
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NEWS ITEMS: ITALY, INDIA, AMERICA -
In Italy the weather has been holding up the advance, but General Montgomery has announced his intention of hitting the enemy a ""colossal crack"". In India Lord Wavell visits Calcutta to deal with the sub-continent's serious food...
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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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FOR DEEDS DONE - HONOUR RENDERED -
More gallantry were recently received at a Buckingham Palace investiture. Also being honoured was Alexander Korda who received a knighthood. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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HONOURS FOR US AIRMEN FLYING FROM BRITAIN -
At an American bomber station, somewhere in England, Major-General Spaatz decorated twenty-three Flying Fortress heroes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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FIGHTING FRANCE CELEBRATES 14TH JULY -
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Bastille Day is celebrated in London with General de Gaulle leading the Free French. HD copy available at:...
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RUSSIA'S VITAL DAYS -
Pictures from the Eastern front, only just released, show us episodes in Russia's heroic counter-offensive last winter. The recapture of Rostov-on-Don marked the beginning of the Soviet's brilliant ""comeback"" last winter. German...
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HM SUBMARINE KEEPS UP ATTACK -
Mr Alexander, the First Lord, and Admiral Sir Max Horton visit a submarine base. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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AMERICAN HELP IN ICELAND -
American troops have joined the British in Iceland. Iceland is a vital part of the ""bridge"" across the Atlantic on which comes so many of the supplies vital to the war effort. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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AUSTRALIA WELCOMES GENERAL MACARTHUR -
General MacArthur, Supreme Commander is the South-West Pacific, arrives in Melbourne with his wife. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE SPIRIT OF THE SOVIET -
Leningrad in the north of the Soviet has withstood a long siege by the army of von Leeb. The munitions factories worked like Trojans to keep up the supply of weapons. The Soviet Baltic Fleet has been constantly in action against the...
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GIB. PARADE FOR SPANISH GOVERNOR -
General Barron, Governor of Algeciras, recently called on Lord Gort in Gibraltar. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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SUCCESS IN IRAN -
The Syrian affair settled, General Wavell sent troops into Iran. Whilst the Soviet crossed over from the Caucasus, British and Indian units went in from the West and South. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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AMERICAN MAN POWER LINES UP -
In America men between the ages of eighteen and sixty four have to register for national service. They are signing up in their millions, even the President has signed on the dotted line. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SYRIA OCCUPIED -
One of the clauses in the convention that ended hostilities in Syria was that Vichy forces should retire to selected areas. The exchange of prisoners also formed part and mostly Australians were handed over. Australian Units were among...
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PARADE IN THE DESERT -
Whilst in Egypt, en route for Britain, the New Zealand Premier reviewed troops in the desert. 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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CEASE FIRE IN SYRIA -
A British column reaches the ancient ruins of Palmyra, they enter in search of snipers. The towns and cities of Syria are once more occupied by the Allies. At the Sydney Smith Barracks, Acre British, Australian and Free French officers...
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FIRST GEORGE CROSSES -
Amongst the first to receive their George Crosses at Buckingham Palace was Thomas Alderson, leader of a rescue party at Bridlington. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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GIB'S NEW GOVERNOR -
Lord Gort takes over as the new Governor of Gibraltar. 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...
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HMAS SYDNEY BACK HOME AGAIN -
The cruiser arrives back in her home port to a rousing welcome. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...