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MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Allies Break Through in Normandy. DESCRIPTION: The occupation of Coutances by American troops was a clear pointer to the way things were going on the Western front. The British,...
The fall of the Mareth Line and the resulting German prisoners, masses of them marching across the desert. General Montgomery is seen talking to New Zealand and other troops who took part in the battle. The...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Great Blitz on Cassino. DESCRIPTION: The attack on Cassino was opened by several waves of medium bombers. The heavy bombers followed up and something like 2,500 tons of bombs was...
It is now known that the invasion of Sicily’s final plans were completed in Malta where General Eisenhower had his HQ. Planes also played their part in the invasion plans and Baltimores are seen flying out...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: On the Western Front Consolidating in Caen. DESCRIPTION: General Eisenhower has visited the battle area to see the progress for himself. There was mopping up of resistance to be done...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Clearing Alsace-Lorraine. DESCRIPTION: Film from the southern sectors of the western front shows Americans of the Seventh Army advancing into the Vosges. Reconnaissance Units and...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: German Chaos West of the Rhine. DESCRIPTION: The Allies have closed up to the Rhine all the way from Arnhem to within a mile of Coblenz. This has involved very heavy fighting by part of...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Battle for Cleve. DESCRIPTION: Pictures of Field-Marshal Montgomery’s advance to Cleve have now reached London. Germany was entering the Reichswald Forest area and the enemy pushed...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Toward Goch. DESCRIPTION: United Kingdom and Canadian troops, continuing a steady advance, have overcome the weather, the floods, the Siegfried Line defences and the Hun himself. Monty...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Into Germany From Roer. DESCRIPTION: British troops have been entering village after village in Germany but the move forward has been hampered by mines. SHOTLIST: Cut story - AFU - GV...
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