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SHELL-FIRE CORNER LIBERATED -
The big guns at Cap Gris Nez have surrendered which is welcome news for the people of Dover, Folkestone, Deal and Ramsgate. The Kentish coast has suffered shelling since August 1940 and towns like Dover have sustained a lot of damage. In...
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YUGOSLAVIA FREES ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC
The senior Roman Catholic Prelate in Yugoslavia has been conditionally released from prison. Long-suppressed pictures of Archbishop Stepinac's trial at Belgrade in 1946, underline the fortitude with which he faced his communist accusers....
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HOME FROM CAPTIVITY -
Over six hundred servicemen and a score of civilians who have been released from German prison camps arrive at Liverpool. The people of Liverpool turned out in force to give them a great welcome. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HITLER HAGGLES OVER PRISONERS - NO SOUND
German prisoners awaiting exchange at Newhaven had to be disembarked when Germany haggled about the number of British to be handed over. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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USSR HARD PRESSED -
The Germans, maintaining heavy pressure against the Soviet, have won successes in the North and South. In the central sector, Soviet troops under Marshal Timoshenko have counter-attacked around Smolensk. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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HONG KONG BRITISH AGAIN
The last of the major Japanese surrenders was signed at Hong Kong on the sixteenth of September. Not before some Japanese resistance had been overcome and prisoners rounded up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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KOJE GUARDS SUBDUE REDS
The battle of the prison camps on Koje Island recently reached its climax, as Brigadier General Boatner sent in thousands of men of the 187th Airborne Regiment to deal with the Reds in compound 76. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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U-BOAT HUNTERS KILL SIX -
Four sloops, the ""Starling"", ""Wild Goose"", ""Kite"" and ""Magpie"" return to Liverpool after routing a U-Boat pack in the North Atlantic. A fifth sloop, the ""Woodpecker"", was lost but all her crew were saved. The First Lord of the...
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LIBYAN CLEAN-UP
The historic record of the Eighth Army's sweep across the desert gives an ever-to-be-remembered impression of the great British victory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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VAAGSO RAID - NO SOUND
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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GERMANY'S INDUSTRIAL RUINS -
RAF films show the damage that Allied bombing has done to such places as Hanover, Duisburg etc. The Krupps armament factory at Essen now lies in ruins. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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BATTLE OF EGYPT - NO SOUND
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...
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THE HUN AT WAR
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FORWARD IN NORMANDY -
In Caen the inhabitants were quickly finding out the many advantages of British occupation, American biscuits, French cheese and butter were being distributed. In Cherbourg French girls who had collaborated with the Germans had their...
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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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CLEARING ALSACE LORRAINE -
Film from the southern sectors of the western front shows Americans of the Seventh Army advancing into the Vosges. Reconnaissance Units and Infantry had the job of clearing out the Hun and moving on to Saverne. Further south the First...
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CLEARING ALSACE LORRAINE -
Film from the southern sectors of the western front shows Americans of the Seventh Army advancing into the Vosges. Reconnaissance Units and Infantry had the job of clearing out the Hun and moving on to Saverne. Further south the First...
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ALLIES BREAK THROUGH IN NORMANDY -
The occupation of Coutances by American troops was a clear pointer to the way things were going on the Western front. The British, advancing south of Caumont, began their break-through drive in the direction of Vire. Disclaimer: British...
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THE EIGHTH PRESSES ON - NO SOUND
The latest despatches from Tunisia, firstly show General Freyberg's victorious column advancing towards El Hamma. The Army drove on to Gabes and as tanks neared the sea men took the opportunity to wash away the dirt and dust of the...
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FREE AND HOME AGAIN
Hainan - Pictures taken in the prison on the island of Hainan show the distressing state of Allied prisoners of war. Many are too ill to come home yet and are being nursed back to health in hospitals. ® Singapore - Lord and Lady Louis...
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CAN599 BLAZING BUILDINGS IN KASHMIRI VILLAGE AND PAKISTANI PRISONERS OF WAR AS FIGHTING CONTINUES
A Kashmir village is set on fire as fighting continues between India and Pakistan. Indians show Pakistani infiltration prisoners of war.
1. vs of villagers seated outdoors and smoking hooka pipes
2. vs sign on building 'Court of...
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CAN827 AMERICAN PRISONER OF WAR RECEIVES MEDICAL TREATMENT IN HANOI
An injured American prisoner is attended to by hospital staff in Hanoi.
1. elevated ms injured soldier is wheeled from room on stretcher, mcu face of soldier as he is rolled into room; bs of doctors in
2. mcu tracking hospital staff...
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SYND 5 6 71NORTH VIETNAMESE PRISONERS OF WAR
13 North Vietnamese prisoners of war board US transport ship USS Upshur for unsuccessful bid to return them to North Vietnam
1. ms press conference announcing details of POW release
2. various shots, US transport ship USS Upshur
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LIB 21-10-73 ISRAELI PRISONERS OF WAR
Israeli prisoners of war are shown to the press in the Egyptian capital of Cairo.
1. ms and pan along line of prisoners
2. vs of prisoners in line
3. vs of prisoners seated on ground
4. vs of prisoners standing in ranks
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