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The War in Tunisia (Mareth & Beyond)

Date released

12 Apr 1943

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

43/29

NoS ID

099921

Story no

1 / 1

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

The 8th Army prepare for the big attack on the Mareth Line. British troops prepare weapons and ammunition. Hurricane planes warm up. Sherman tanks carry troops across desert. While this frontal attack on...

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Battle of Tunisia. First Assault on Mareth Line

Date released

3 May 1943

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

973

NoS ID

063656

Extras

1 film clip

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The Battle of Tunisia. First Assault on the Mareth Line

Date released

12 Apr 1943

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

967

NoS ID

063592

Story no

1 / 1

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Tunisia

Date released

25 Mar 1943

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

720A

NoS ID

012651

Story no

6 / 7

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Tunisia (Troops at Mareth Line). DESCRIPTION: The first pictures of the Eighth Army positions since that magnificent force moved up towards the Mareth Line. SHOTLIST: Cut story -...

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Tunis. All Set for Victory

Date released

12 Apr 1943

Series name

Warwork News

Issue no

S15/20; Paramount Issue No.: 1264

NoS ID

156620

Story no

2 / 3

The air - part played by the Eighth Army at Mareth. Night bombardment and then tank attack under cover of darkness. Enemy bombards our forward lines. Rommel driven to retreat as Allies, with air support,...

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Our Tunisian Victories!

Date released

11 Apr 1943

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

1329

NoS ID

147337

Story no

1 / 1

The taking of the Mareth Line! British and American troops join in great combined operation!

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The Tunisia Front

Date released

5 Apr 1943

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

43/27

NoS ID

099914

Story no

2 / 2

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Prelude to the Battle of the Mareth Line. The 8th Army prepares for the advance. Petrol containers and ammunition boxes are loaded, NAAFI stores also. Royal Engineers remove mines from the path of advance...

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: On the Mareth Front

Date released

5 Apr 1943

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

722

NoS ID

012662

Story no

2 / 2

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: On the Mareth Line. DESCRIPTION: In Tunisia the Eighth Army are poised before the Mareth Line gathering strength in final preparations before striking. General Alexander and Air Vice...

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It’s a Fact - The Desert

Date released

1943

Series name

The Gen

Issue no

2

NoS ID

080802

Story no

4 / 14

General Montgomery surveys the Mareth line (now in British hands), and meets General Eisenhower. Having won their bet (on whether he wold take Sfax by 15 April), Montgomery collects his prize - a Flying...

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Tunis - All Set for Victory

Date released

12 Apr 1943

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1264

NoS ID

038647

Story no

1 / 1

Graphic film despatch from North Africa shows: 1. Spectacular night bombardment preceeding attack on Mareth Line. 2. Brilliant outflanking move to El Hamma. 3. US drive from Gafza which led to junction of...

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