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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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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...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

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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French Battlefront Brevities

Date released

20 Jul 1944

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

44/58

NoS ID

100434

Story no

3 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

British troops using Vickers guns and British mortar crew in action on the Normandy front. New British tank, the Cromwell, is seen on the battlefield. Montgomery is seen visiting battle areas at Caen, with...

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The Battle Continues in Normandy, including

Date released

17 Jul 1944

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1099

NoS ID

064211

Story no

1 / 5

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

Celebrations in Caen.

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The Battle of the Rivers

Date released

27 Jul 1944

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

44/60

NoS ID

100440

Story no

2 / 2

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

British and Canadian troops converge for the double thrust between the Odon and the Orne rivers. Sherman flail tanks move forward for minefield clearing. Lancasters take part in "Operation Clobber" the name...

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Monty in Caen

Date released

20 Jul 1944

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

789A

NoS ID

013165

Story no

1 / 3

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Monty in Caen. DESCRIPTION: Not long after the capture of Caen General Montgomery paid a visit. Monty met many of the troops involved in capturing the town and handed out books and...

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: On the Western Front - Consolidating in Caen

Date released

17 Jul 1944

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

789

NoS ID

013162

Story no

1 / 3

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...

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Fortress Europe. Cherbourg, Bayeaux, Caen and Havre. The Great Invasion Continues on the Beaches of Normandy

Date released

12 Jun 1944

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1089

NoS ID

064194

Story no

1 / 1

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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