Le Mans Freed

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/67
Date Released
21 Aug 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Driving Out the Japs (Imphal and Kohima)
  2. 2Le Mans Freed
  3. 3Fighting French Embark
  4. 4Bombing Retreating Germans

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 4
Summary
American infantry and mechanised units enter Le Mans to enthusiastic reception. French collaborators are led through jeering crowd. US troops drink wine in cafe.
Keywords
Crime; Military
Locations
France; Le Mans
Length of story (in feet)
136
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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