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Madagascar. Our Troops Take over in Majunga

Date released

28 Sep 1942

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

911

NoS ID

063096

Story no

1 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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From the Outposts of Africa, including

Date released

18 Jan 1943

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

943

NoS ID

063355

Story no

6 / 9

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

Arrival of former Governor General of Madagascar.

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Madagascar - First Pictures

Date released

4 Jun 1942

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

42/45

NoS ID

099470

Story no

1 / 1

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Warships in an African port wait for the signal to set sail for the occupation of Madagascar. Commando units, RAF and Fleet Air Arm support are also at the ready. The convoy heads out into the Indian Ocean...

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South African War Zone. British Forces Take Control in the Capital of Madagascar

Date released

5 Nov 1942

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

922

NoS ID

063189

Story no

7 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: All Quiet in Diego Suarez

Date released

24 Sep 1942

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

694A

NoS ID

012453

Story no

1 / 3

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Rhodesian Natives Join in (Madagascar & Kenya Regiment) A.256. DESCRIPTION: The latest pictures from Madagascar show the arrival of an African Regiment at Diego Saurez. SHOTLIST:...

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On to Antananarivo

Date released

5 Nov 1942

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

42/89

NoS ID

099703

Story no

2 / 5

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Following the surrender of Majunga it was decided to press southwards to the capital. Chief opposition met with was systematic obstruction, such as bush fires, blown-up bridges, felled trees, etc. In two...

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Madagascar - Under Control

Date released

28 Sep 1942

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

695

NoS ID

012460

Story no

4 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Capture of Majunja [sic] A.259. DESCRIPTION: When Britain was forced to take further action in Madagascar, the landing of the force at Majunga was one of the principal operations...

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Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: French Colonies Send Aid to Motherland

Date released

18 Jan 1940

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

554A

NoS ID

010555

Story no

6 / 9

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Madagascan Troops Parade. DESCRIPTION: Troops from Madagascar and Senegal serve in France. SHOTLIST: Madagascan troops parade on the Tanararice Race Course before General Governor M...

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Peaceful Penetration (Meets Slight Resistance)

Date released

5 Nov 1942

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

700A

NoS ID

012500

Story no

4 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Madagascar - Peaceful Penetration. DESCRIPTION: More pictures have arrived illustrating the successful operations of our forces in Madagascar. SHOTLIST: Cut Story - Good shot of island...

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