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War in the Pacific

Date released

27 Dec 1943

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

43/103

NoS ID

100228

Story no

6 / 6

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Admiral Nimitz C-in-C US Pacific Fleet gives orders for new attacks on the Japanese. US naval ships are seen in action in the Pacific, aircraft support is given during a drive on the island of Bougainville...

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The War in the South Pacific

Date released

25 May 1944

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

44/42

NoS ID

100383

Story no

1 / 6

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz plan the campaign which brought final defeat to the enemy in the Solomons. At Bougainville, American troops advance under fire, taking cover behind moving tanks as they move...

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Clearing the Solomons

Date released

13 Dec 1943

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

758

NoS ID

012933

Story no

2 / 4

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Clearing the Solomons. DESCRIPTION: American Marines were involved in heavy fighting in their attempt to take Bougainville, largest of the Solomon Islands. SHOTLIST: Cut Story - GS of...

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From the Pacific Front

Date released

31 Jan 1944

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

44/9

NoS ID

100265

Story no

3 / 5

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

On the island of Bougainville in the Solomons airstrip is being made. Mechanical diggers help make flat surface then steel matting is laid for the runway base. Even before it’s ready the airfield becomes a...

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

Date released

25 May 1944

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

781A

NoS ID

013120

Story no

3 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Solomons Cleared. DESCRIPTION: At their headquarters Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur plan the campaign that brought final defeat to the Japanese forces in Bougainville. Eight...

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Clearing New Britain

Date released

10 Feb 1944

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

766A

NoS ID

013003

Story no

2 / 4

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Clearing New Britain. DESCRIPTION: From Cape Gloucester on one side and Bougainville on the other the Allies have driven against the base at Rabaul. Marines successfully captured the...

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Meet Mr Tahiti

Date released

29 Sep 1969

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

2104

NoS ID

028025

Story no

3 / 4

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Mr Tahiti & Mens Fashions. DESCRIPTION: Less of an artificial tourist attraction than it sounds, the Contest to find Mr Tahiti coincides this year with the 200th Anniversary of the...

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