Our Great Ally France 1938-1940

Synopsis: Takes as its theme the question of how France was treated in the newsreels as an ally of Great Britain - during the last year of peace and the first year of World War II, as a potential, then an actual, and finally a failed ally. Ten items have been chosen from the mass of newsreel film dealing with France between September 1938 and July 1940. The first three are from the pre-war period; two from the period from September 1939 to early May 1940 illustrate how film crews and editors coped with the ‘phoney war’ and yet managed confidently to predict different aspects of French military power; and three newsreels following the German offensive of May-June 1940, grappling with the problem of defeat, while maintaining confidence in French courage and determination. Frances’s defeat is shown in the last two pieces.
Series: Archive Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1987
Notes: Restricted use - for use only in purchasing educational institution.
Documentation: Accompanying 44-page booklet.
Subjects: History
Keywords: France; newsreel films; World War II

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