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PREMIERE - TORA-TORA-TORA
A star-studded premiere at the Leicester Square Theatre for the 20th Century Fox film ""Tora-Tora-Tora"". A brilliant reconstruction of the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, in December, 1941, the film took four years...
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Russian Defence Minister thanks international rescuers
1. Vilyuchinsk submarine base
2. Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov presents navy watch to head of the UK rescue team, Commander Ian Riches
3. Members of UK and American rescue teams applaud
4. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Defence Minister Sergei...
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U-BOAT PERIL - EXCLUSIVE MOVIETONE SURVEY - NO SOUND
Lord Winston speaks on the grave menace of the U-Boat. Our shipyards continue their increased output and women are amongst the work force. Captured German film shows the activity onboard a U-boat that is out on patrol. Disclaimer:...
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THEIR MAJESTIES VISIT ""OUR DEAR ISLANDS""
Their Majesties landed at Albert Pier, St. Helier, Jersey to begin their tour of the Channel Islands. After touring Jersey they flew to the neighbouring island of Guernsey where they received an equally enthusiastic welcome. Disclaimer:...
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BERLIN TO-DAY
The devastating effect of the Allied bombing can be seen in the ruins of Berlin. Life in the city carries on and Berliners have tried to bring back some of the pre-war gaiety. British and American troops mingle with the locals at such...
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DEATH OF BERLIN
Russian newsreel pictures show the actual taking of Berlin by the Red Army. By the 13th April all the main districts of Berlin had been over run and then they broke through to the Reichstag. ® ® Victory signs were erected by the...
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AMERICA'S WELCOME TO GENERAL ""IKE""
General Eisenhower arrives in Washington to be met by his wife and later to be presented with the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service medal by President Truman. In New York he receives another ovation as he drives through the...
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THE BATTLE FOR CLEVE -
Pictures of Field-Marshal Montgomery's advance to Cleve have now reached London. Germany was entering the Reichswald Forest area and the enemy pushed back in a determined action. The capture of Cleve marked the end of phase one of...
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CRIMEA CONFERENCE -
The winter resort of Yalta was the venue for the latest of the big three. The conference was held in the Livadia Palace and outside Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin posed for the press. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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PANTELLERIA - THE SURRENDER -
The Infantry Force approached the island under cover from the guns of warships. Once they had landed prisoners began to give themselves up and were glad to do so. The capture of Pantelleria means the route through the Mediterranean can...
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FROM SFAX TO THE MOUNTAINS - NO SOUND
There was a joyous welcome in Sfax for the liberating Eighth Army and the arrival of General Montgomery was cause for further rejoicing. The Allies continue their push across the Western desert forcing back the Germans and Italians....
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DECORATIONS -
At a recent Palace Investiture Jim Wright became the first newsreel man to be honoured. His son, Flying Officer James Wright received the DFC. Major Sarbjit Singh Kalha of the First Punjab Regiment received the DSO. Disclaimer: British...
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FRANCE - THE DAYS OF FULFILLMENT -
The Maquis, the French Resistance, have been playing a full part in the liberation of France. In Chartres they were in action alongside the Americans in freeing that city. The Allies continue to take many German prisoners, 50,000 from...
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GEILENKIRCHEN - AND BEYOND -
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QUEBEC CONFERENCE -
Mr Churchill and Mr Mackenzie King were at the Citadel to greet President Roosevelt on his arrival in Quebec. The conference was to plan the strategy for breaking the Axis in Europe and the East. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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AFTER CHERBOURG - THE 2ND ARMY'S ADVANCE
While the Second Army was at close grips with Rommel's main force near Caen, the Americans were winning a great victory in the Cherbourg peninsular. ® ® Cherbourg, the first big city in France to be liberated, was handed over to the...
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AUGSBURG HERO WEDS -
At Lincoln Squadron Leader Nettleton weds Betty Havelock. 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...
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REPORT FROM EASTERN FRONT -
Scenes from the Voronezh front in Russia with British tanks in actions. 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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LORD DAVID AND PRUNELLA WED -
Prunella Stack weds Lord David Douglas Hamilton in Glasgow. 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...
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DUTCH ROYAL FAMILY COME TO ENGLAND -
Princess Juliana, Prince Bernhard and their two daughters arrive in England. The following day Queen Wilhelmina also arrives. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ROUTINE AND FITNESS IN THE RAF
Every effort is being made to get the men into a perfect state of physical fitness. 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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MIGHTY EMPIRE AIR PROJECT IN CANADA -
Representatives of the Empire meet in Ottawa to formulate the Empire Air Training Scheme. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...