The Day

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/46
Date Released
8 Jun 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1This War of Fire
  2. 2The Day
  3. 3Blitz on Bugs - Trailer

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
D-Day, 6th June 1944. Four years ago on the 4th June the evacuation of Dunkirk was completed, and now the ships and troops return to France on the first leg of the invasion of Europe. Mr Churchill is there to see the ships depart and British and American troops board landing craft which will take them to the waiting troopships. Paratroops board Dakotas and are seen off by General Brereton. Londoners are seen crowding round newspaper seller for news of the Great Day. (Note: over the scenes of troops boarding ships is Eisenhower’s voice: "This is the opening phase of the Campaign. Great battles lie ahead. I call upon all who love freedom to stand by us. Together we shall achieve victory".)
Keywords
Politics and government; Ships and boats; Military
Locations
France; Normandy
Length of story (in feet)
464
Story extras:
Film clip
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