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REPORT FROM BURMA
General Slim, Commander of the 14th Army, has some heartening news of the war against Japan. At the Victory Parade in Rangoon Lord Louis Mountbatten took the salute. Another heartening sign of the times is the return of the Governor, Sir...
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LIBERATION - CHANNEL ISLANDS -
In St. Peter Port, Guernsey the German guard on Castle Cornet is relieved by a British one. The Channel Islands are free and the German occupiers being escorted away. The Royal proclamation restoring liberty to the Islands was read by...
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DON AND NEVA BATTLES - NO SOUND
The Russians continue to push the Germans back in the South-West, but the most important victory of the winter campaign was the lifting of the siege of Leningrad. The men of the Volkov front linked up with the gallant defenders of...
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Sideshows Enliven King's Cup Air Race
Galaxy of skill and stunts divert Heston spectators who include Duke and Duchess of York. ® Sub.1. Flying Officer Edwards in a Bluebird was the winner. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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COURAGEOUS FINNS HOLD THEIR ENEMY -
The Finns continue to fight under Arctic conditions. 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 and do...
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MEDITERRANEAN ACTION -
With the war now centering on the Mediterranean, our fleet is the dominant factor. The Fleet Air Arm is keyed up by constant practice, ready for when it will meet the Italian fleet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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WAAF TAKE PRIDE IN MISS PEARSON'S AWARD -
The Women's Auxiliary Air Force is the youngest of the womens services having been in existence since last summer. Assistant Section Officer Daphne Pearson is to receive the Empire Gallantry Medal. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ROYAL DUTCH-BELGIAN MEDIATION OFFER -
The monarchs of Belgian and the Netherlands offer to act as mediators. 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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THE VALE OF MARTYRDOM -
Tournai in Belgium is a stricken town with fleeting refugees. Arras, once the headquarters of the BEF, is also burning. The British Army has fallen back from Leuven to the Belgian frontier. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BIG CHANGES IN THE ARMY CONTROL
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Navy:
His Majesty inspects Home Fleet during gale at Portland. 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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In Memoriam:
The passing of Earl Beatty is mourned by the whole Empire. 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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HEROES ALL -
Amongst those at Buckingham Palace to receive awards were Lt Commander Stannard, DSO, the Reverend Moody, OBE and Wing-Commander Gibson, VC. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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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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CHURCHILL TO CONGRESS -
The Japs have got it coming to them was made abundantly clear, when Winston Churchill addressed the United States Congress. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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HAMBURG -
The second largest city of the Reich, is being liquidated in a series of record attacks by the RAF. The shipyards, responsible for a quarter of their U-Boat production, are being heavily hit. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SICILY - THE SECOND STEP -
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The second report on the invasion of Sicily starts on the beaches with troops and war materials coming ashore in...
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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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HOME GUARD THIRD BIRTHDAY -
The third birthday of the Home Guard was marked by a march past in Hyde Park. His Majesty the King was on the saluting base and he afterwards toured demonstrations set up by the men. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BACK TO WINTER SPORTS -
The British Army undertakes training in skiing in the mountains of Syria. In America sailors are undergoing the same training in Idaho. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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MEN OF TIMOR
The amazing story of a handful of Australians, who lost to the outside world, fought on in defiance of unmeasurably superior Japanese strength. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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HONOURS FOR THE BRAVE -
Among those honoured at a Buckingham Palace Investiture were Pilot Officer Badham, Flying Officer Triggs, Lt Colonel Petersen and Lt Fitzgerald. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ROUND THE CLOCK RAIDS -
The Royal Air Force continue their 'round the clock' raids on targets in Germany and occupied Europe. Berlin and Cologne have both been recent targets, whilst factories, transport, shipping and docks have all been heavily hit....
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THE GREAT SURRENDER -
Movietone's dramatic newsreel story of German capitulation at Stalingrad, following the encirclement of the Sixth Army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...