The Telegraph
Bomber Harris was a war hero not a war criminal
Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris has been compared to Stalin, Pol Pot and even Hitler. However author Jeremy Black defends Harris against accusations of committing war crimes via his carpet-bombing strategy in the latest episode of History Defended.
Espresso Media
Robert Mugabe: From Freedom Fighter to Dictator
CONTENT WARNING: Contains shocking images of death and violence. This video is a historical account of Robert Mugabe's rise to power in Zimbabwe as a freedom fighter, his brutal tactics in leading the country, and his legacy of economic...
British Movietone
RHODESIA IN THE BALANCE
A round up of Rhodesia and its economy, as it faces the most important decision in its history. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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ARCHBISHOP ENTHRONED
Salisbury in Southern Rhodesia recently witnessed the inauguration of the new Anglican province of Central Africa. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Fisher, took part in the ceremony which included the enthronement of the new Archbishop....
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PEARCE COMMISSION
The Commission approach the Africans themselves to see if they will accept the proposal settlement. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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REVIEW OF THE YEAR
We look back on the highlights of 1971... The dramas, tragedies and achievements of the past twelve months. ® ® Please note our next edition will contain sporting items of 1971. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE COMET
A Cameraman accompanied the Comet, when it set out on a flight to Johannesburg. This was a trip to illustrate and to herald the world's first regular jet-liner service. It's the beginning of a new era in air travel. In effect, the size...
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RHODESIA'S ROYAL VISITORS
The Royal Tour of Rhodesia included a visit to the grave of Cecil Rhodes and a look at the Victoria Falls. The Royal Party also crossed the Zambesi River to visit the British Protectorate of Barotseland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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MOTOR ""SAFARI"" IN S AFRICA
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GAME RESCUE
The world-wide movement to preserve wild life is agreeable news. It also underlines the work still going on to preserve game endangered by the man-made Kariba Lake. The animals must be transferred to new areas in Rhodesia. Our pictures...
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UDI
At Rhodesia House in London, crowds demonstrated their support for the Africans in Rhodesia - the Africans whose hopes of an Independence with majority African rule are now no nearer than they were when negotiations began two years ago....
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RHODESIA HAPPY EVENT
Also in Salisbury, at the Maternity Home, are the four surviving babies of quins, born to Mrs Judith Tanzeni, a farmer's wife. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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JUDGES SWORN IN
Lord Kilmuir, the Lord Chancellor, was among the distinguished gathering in Salisbury, to witness the inauguration of the first Supreme Court of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SOUTHERN RHODESIA'S JUBILEE
Southern Rhodesia is celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of its foundation, and the descendants of the Pioneers on the Pageant Ground at Salisbury re-enact the scene of the raising of the flag on that self-same spot sixty years ago....
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THE ARCHBISHOP'S TOUR
During his tour of the Central African Federation, the Archbishop of Canterbury saw a special display of tribal dancing. Later, he visited the Victoria Falls. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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HOLIDAY WITH PROFIT
A tip from Rhodesia, where it's quite the fashion to spend weekends prospecting for uranium. 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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ONE OF THE FAMILY
We are introducing Rupert, an orphaned rhino, who has found a happy home on a farm near Salisbury. He lost his parents at Kariba, but the treatment here is so good, Rupert has put on 200 pounds in 6 months! Very soon, he will be let...
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RHODESIA
Sir Alec Douglas Home returns with new proposals for the Rhodesian settlement. 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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HOME IN RHODESIA
Sir Alec Douglas Home visits Rhodesia for talks with the Smith Regime. 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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REVIEW OF THE YEAR
Movietone looks back over the past 12 months, highlights the dramas, the achievements, the tragedies, the happiness - just some of the important events of 1972. ® ® Please note: ® Our next issue will contain highlights of Sporting...
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RHODESIA - A GIFT FROM PARLIAMENT
The Central African Parliament has been presented with a new mace. A gift from the British House of Commons, it was handed over by Colonel Walter Elliot. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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RHODESIA'S ROYAL VISITORS
The Royal Tour of Rhodesia included a visit to the grave of Cecil Rhodes and a look at the Victoria Falls. The Royal Party also crossed the Zambesi River to visit the British Protectorate of Barotseland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
British Movietone
RHODESIA'S ROYAL VISITORS
The Royal Tour of Rhodesia included a visit to the grave of Cecil Rhodes and a look at the Victoria Falls. The Royal Party also crossed the Zambesi River to visit the British Protectorate of Barotseland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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SYND 6 7 77 FORMATION OF NEW RIGHT-WING RHODESIAN PARTY
John Wright, the leader of a new rightwing political opposition party, (Beleived to be the Rhodesian Action Party), outlines its aims.
+++SOUNDBITE+++1. ws group seated 2. ms Wright speaks: "You will note that we have mounted a twin...