British Movietone
THE BATTLE OF LONDON - NO SOUND
Nazi bombers attack the capital by night, many houses were hit. Civilian morale remained high and The King was among the first to visit the damaged areas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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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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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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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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FURY OF VESUVIUS -
The volcano had its worse eruption since 1906 causing the evacuation of San Sebastiano and Massa. Our pictures show the destruction as lava moves through the streets of San Sebastiano. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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TALK BETTER THAN TROUBLE
Some 2,000 people are thought to be homeless after the recent outburst of violence in Northern Ireland. And violence erupts at the Ulster Office in London between Civil Rights Marchers and the Police, with some 60 people injured....
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AACHEN -
First newsreel pictures of the battle of Aachen date from the middle of October. American armour and infantry fought a house to house battle, which resulted in many German civilians surrendering. Grim fighting continued with German...
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AACHEN -
First newsreel pictures of the battle of Aachen date from the middle of October. American armour and infantry fought a house to house battle, which resulted in many German civilians surrendering. Grim fighting continued with German...
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AACHEN -
First newsreel pictures of the battle of Aachen date from the middle of October. American armour and infantry fought a house to house battle, which resulted in many German civilians surrendering. Grim fighting continued with German...
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WITH THE GUARDS -
The Dutch flag again flies over Enschede, 50 miles north east of Arnhem, was liberated by part of the Guard's Armoured Division. Tens of thousands of German prisoners are being taken by the day. Paul Wyand of Movietone visited one of the...
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WESTERN FRONT - LA ROCHE & ST. VITH -
British and American Units near and inside La Roche have been working in difficult conditions and freezing weather. Somewhere between Malmedy and St. Vith another German atrocity was reported, the killing of over a hundred American...
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MANDALAY FALLS -
Both Indian troops and men from the United Kingdom fought their way into the centre of Mandalay. The enemy's last stand was made at Fort Dufferin which was bombed by Hurricanes. The pagoda at one of the gates of the Fort was an important...
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GEILENKIRCHEN - AND BEYOND -
Anglo-American troops have captured the town of Geilenkirchen. German civilians are being evacuated from the town and nearby villages. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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GEILENKIRCHEN - AND BEYOND -
Anglo-American troops have captured the town of Geilenkirchen. German civilians are being evacuated from the town and nearby villages. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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ST. NAZAIRE EVACUATION -
Before French civilians could be evacuated from German held St. Nazaire the railway line had to be repaired. A truce was arranged whilst the repair took place and the French civilians eventually reached Nantes. Disclaimer: British...
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COLOGNE'S FATE -
Something like sixty per cent of Cologne has been destroyed by Allied bombing to eliminate it as a production centre. The RAF first used its new ten ton bomb on a viaduct at Bielefeld which carried one of the last remaining two-track...
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BURNING UP THE JAPS
Pictures of the taking of Balikpapan in Borneo show the pounding taken by the Japanese. Oil wells going up in smoke took away one of the Japan's biggest sources. The Australians swiftly secured their foothold and the battle moved inland...
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WITH THE GUARDS -
The Dutch flag again flies over Enschede, 50 miles north east of Arnhem, was liberated by part of the Guard's Armoured Division. Tens of thousands of German prisoners are being taken by the day. Paul Wyand of Movietone visited one of the...
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MANILA - FINAL SCENES -
The re-capture of Manila was not effected without large areas of the city being devastated. Thousands of Filipinos were left homeless, they appeared with pitiful possessions looking for food and shelter. General MacArthur who led the...
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MANILA FREED -
Manila, capital of the Philippines, has been captured by the Americans. The local population was out on the streets to welcome the troops and handed out refreshments. General MacArthur formally handed over the civil administration to...
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MANDALAY FALLS -
Both Indian troops and men from the United Kingdom fought their way into the centre of Mandalay. The enemy's last stand was made at Fort Dufferin which was bombed by Hurricanes. The pagoda at one of the gates of the Fort was an important...
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Fire Renders 1000 Germans Homeless
Blaze which began in barn in village of Oeschelbronn wrecks 200 buildings before being quelled. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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THE BATTLE OF LONDON -
Nazi bombers attack the capital by night, many houses were hit. Civilian morale remained high and The King was among the first to visit the damaged areas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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BERMONDSEY RECEIVES THE QUEEN -
Her Majesty received a hearty welcome in South East London when she visited the homeless victims of Nazi air raids. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...