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More US Troops Arrive in Britain

Date released

17 Jan 1944

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

44/5

NoS ID

100246

Story no

1 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Troopship loaded with US troops arrives at a British port. The troops come ashore and on stepping from the gangplank they walk across a picture of Hitler. American Army nurses are also among the arrivals.

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A Fight Between Friends

Date released

18 Feb 1943

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

43/14

NoS ID

099857

Story no

3 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Boxing tournament between Royal Navy and US Army. In one of the bouts the fight is stopped after a knock-down but the crowd don’t like it so it is restarted again only to see the Army contestant put away...

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Salute to the Victors. The Eighth Army. Let US Now Pay Tribute to Private Thomas Atkins

Date released

28 Jan 1943

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

946

NoS ID

063385

Story no

2 / 2

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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Behind the World’s Front Lines - America Today including

Date released

1 Jun 1942

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

877

NoS ID

062794

Story no

7 / 8

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

General Brooke inspects US Army in Northern Ireland.

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US Army Show in London

Date released

22 Nov 1943

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

43/93

NoS ID

100179

Story no

3 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Lady Mountbatten greets the King, Queen and two Princesses on their arrival to see the stage show of Irving Berlin’s "This is the Army". Cast on stage sing "Way down upon the Swanee River" and tap-dance....

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More Canadian Airmen Arrive in Britain

Date released

2 Dec 1940

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

721

NoS ID

061148

Story no

6 / 8

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

Including US airmen at Army Air Corps finishing school.

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On to Rome

Date released

7 Oct 1943

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

43/80

NoS ID

100122

Story no

3 / 5

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

British troops of the 5th Army push on towards Rome. They are seen moving through villages and using mortar fire to clear enemy hideouts. US soldiers seen in action with mortars, howitzers and a 95pdr called...

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Captain James Stewart

Date released

13 Dec 1943

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

43/99

NoS ID

100205

Story no

4 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

US film star, turned USAAF (United States Army Air Force) Captain, interviewed in Britain about his wartime job.

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Britain’s Power Still Grows

Date released

25 Sep 1939

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

597

NoS ID

059504

Story no

5 / 8

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

Including Army lorries. Soldiers boxing. Troops on the move. Dispatch riders. Bayonet practice. Anti aircraft gun on farm. Recruiting for WRENS. "Athenia" survivors leave for US. Troops on the road

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US Air Chief in Britain

Date released

9 Sep 1943

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

43/72

NoS ID

100093

Story no

3 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Chief of USAAF (United States Army Air Force) General Arnold on a visit to Britain makes a series of lightning tours of American airfields in this country. He is seen talking to air crews and Clark Gable is...

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