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PRETORIA STEEL MILL
For three years the Iscor Steel Mill in Pretoria continued to function whilst a new mill was built around it. Present at the change-over ceremony were representatives from the German and Japanese companies, who together with the South...
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ELBOW ROOM -
The attack across the River Orne was an attempt to gain elbow room for our forces to deploy or did Montgomery intend to break right through the German lines. The attack opened with the greatest air blow ever with 7,000 tons of high...
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STRONG ARM OF THE RAF (EXCLUSIVE) - NO SOUND
Further and further by night and day the 'Lancasters' strike Augsburg, Le Creusot, Milan - so in picture and word let us pay tribute to those who fly them and those who maintain these mighty offensive weapons. Disclaimer: British...
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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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PREMIER'S
Mr Churchill visits North Africa to say thanks to the victors. He travels around meeting different units of Allied troops. He used General Alexander's famous white car and everywhere received a rousing welcome. At lunch at RAF...
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GERMANY
OSNABRUCK ENTERED - When troops entered Osnabruck they found large numbers of slave workers, Italians, Russians, French, Dutch and others. ® V2'S - Near the town of Bromskirchen the Allies captured a whole train loaded with V2 rockets....
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LET THE PEOPLE IN - NO SOUND
This Minister of Supply wants more scrap-iron to turn into guns and tanks. The King has ordered the removal of Buckingham Palace railings and the gardens in London squares are now open for all. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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STEADY PROGRESS ON THE SECOND FRONT -
New despatches from Normandy show the reduction of Fort Central at Cherbourg. The Germans had already put the port out of action, the city itself had come through the battle remarkably well. ® ® On the Normandy front the village of...
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CONSOLIDATING IN NORMANDY -
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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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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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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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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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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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THE ROAD TO TUNIS -
The Holy City of Kairouan was restored to normality when the Eighth Army reclaimed it from the Axis. In Sousse the evidence of the accuracy of the RAF bombing could be seen with shattered warehouses and shipping. Disclaimer: British...
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THE AMERICAN DRIVE FROM ST. LO -
Following the American's capture of St. Lo, General Bradley's army started the drive towards the coast at the base of the Cherbourg Peninsular. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE AMERICAN DRIVE FROM ST. LO -
Following the American's capture of St. Lo, General Bradley's army started the drive towards the coast at the base of the Cherbourg Peninsular. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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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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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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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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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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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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CLOSING IN ON JAPAN -
During the battle of Leyte a hit Japanese plane crashes into an American landing-craft full of troops. On Saipan the Americans have been completing an Airbase from which to strike at Japan. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SYND 18 10 67 NORWEGIAN PRIME MINISTER VISTS YUGOSLAV COUNTER-PART
Norwegian prime minister, Per Borten, visits Belgrade. He was greeted at the airport by Prime Minister Mika Spiljak, and the Norwegian Ambassador to Yugoslavia.
1. ws Norweigian ambassador to Yugoslavia and wife, with Yugoslav Prime...