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Date released

22 Oct 1942

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

42/85

NoS ID

099680

Story no

1 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

The day after landing at Majunga of British and Empire troops. Supplies are unloaded by King’s African Rifles who played a prominent part in these operations. British troops move into and occupy Majunga...

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British in Madagascar

Date released

28 Sep 1942

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

42/78

NoS ID

099652

Story no

6 / 6

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

British and Empire troops land at Majunga in Madagascar. Little resistance was offered despite Vichy demands for opposition.

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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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Madagascar New Landings (First Pictures)

Date released

28 Sep 1942

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1208

NoS ID

038388

Story no

3 / 4

Sea-borne British Forces capture port and march inland to take capital.

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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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