The Fall of Florence

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/66
Date Released
17 Aug 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Fall of Florence
  2. 2Allies Winged Warfare
  3. 3Battle for Guam

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 3
Summary
Units of the 8th Army enter the outskirts of Florence against stiff resistance from the Germans. Shellfire over the roofs of the city is put up by the enemy and the famous Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge still standing, is one of the targets. British, New Zealand and South African troops take part in street fighting and a building that was used as an SS Headquarters is entered. Italian partisans help the allies in liquidating snipers. Then the main body of troops enters the town to a welcome from civilians.
Keywords
Military
Locations
Italy; Florence
Length of story (in feet)
218
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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