Entry into Rome

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/48
Date Released
15 Jun 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Entry into Rome
  2. 2Invasion: Pictorial Report from France

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 2
Summary
On the 4th June the Fifth Army entered Rome and by the 5th Rome was entirely in our hands. American troops are cheered by Italian crowds as they pass the Colosseum and General Mark Clark rides through streets in a jeep. Angry crowds outside building which is supposed to house Fascists, and collaborators receive rough treatment from the crowds. Pope delivers address from balcony to crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Military; Religion and belief
Locations
Italy; Rome
Length of story (in feet)
276
Story extras:
Film clip
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