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The Fall of Caen

Date released

13 Jul 1944

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

44/56

NoS ID

100428

Story no

3 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Caen, the biggest French town yet taken, is 130 miles from Paris. Taken by British, Canadian and Australians a strong battle was fought for the town.

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Mulberry Harbours, The (1994 Video)

Subject

Engineering

Distribution

Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 90 min., Free loan

Tells the story of the huge artificial harbours built in France during World War 2, the remains of which are still visible at Arromanches. Classified ‘most secret’ these synthetic harbours were essential...

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Operation Overlord: D-Day remembered (1984)

Genre

Documentary; Interview; News report; Special; Speech

Operation Overlord: D-Day remembered - an examination of the Normandy invasion 40 years ago. Interviews with Bob Holness; British servicemen from the 6th Airborne Division, the Army Film and Photo Unit and...

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The Business Programme No.76 (1990)

The Business Programme No.76, broadcast on Monday evenings and presented by Rob Thomas. TRACK 1- Local bus companies - Bus operators People’s Provincial consider second bid for Southern Vectis. Interviews...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

The Message of Caen

Date released

10 Jun 1948

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

48/47

NoS ID

102406

Story no

7 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

On the anniversary of D-Day landings, the French President and British representatives return to take part in ceremony. The ceremony at Caen has a lasting message for the world.

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Monty in Caen

Date released

20 Jul 1944

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

1462

NoS ID

147868

Story no

3 / 4

General Montgomery looks around Caen. Views Palace of Justice, Cathedral etc.

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Battle in Normandy

Series name

Warwork News

Issue no

S15/52

NoS ID

156720

Story no

1 / 2

The great campaign for which we have toiled since Dunkirk. British move on Caen. Surprised, Nazis surrender. Shots of Caen in ruins. German snipers rounded up. French Resistance welcomes Allies.

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Invasion Communique No 12

Date released

17 Jul 1944

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

1461

NoS ID

147865

Story no

2 / 2

Caen Our troops join with the French underground movement. Bomb damage in Caen French people liberated. CHERBOURG German nurses at the French front. Trial of boy spies.

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Caen in Our Hands

Date released

13 Jul 1944

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1395

NoS ID

039229

Story no

2 / 3

Extras

1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

First pictures of famous Norman town which was enemy’s key defence position. General Eisenhower visits front. British assault on Caen promises to develop into sweeping advance into heart of France.

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News Items from France: Stone Laid for Caen University

Date released

18 Nov 1948

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1849

NoS ID

041359

Story no

2 / 6

Speaker of the House of Commons and novelist Charles Morgan represent Britain when foundation stone is laid of new university at Caen.

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