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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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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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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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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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Latest Dispatches from Normandy, including

Date released

20 Jul 1944

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1100

NoS ID

064218

Story no

3 / 6

Extras

1 commentary sheet

Montgomery in Caen.

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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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Behind the Lines in Normandy

Date released

24 Jul 1944

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

44/59

NoS ID

100437

Story no

2 / 3

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Civilians are evacuated from Caen, and in Cherbourg women who collaborated with the enemy have their heads shaved to mark them as traitors. An ex-Russian prisoner press-ganged into the German Army escapes to...

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Normandy Battlefront. Premier’s Visit Follows the Big Tank Attack, including

Date released

27 Jul 1944

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1102

NoS ID

064227

Story no

4 / 6

Extras

1 commentary sheet

Armoured attacks at Caen.

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