Fall of Falaise

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/68
Date Released
24 Aug 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Rodney Shells Alderney
  2. 2Fall of Falaise
  3. 3Invasion of the Riviera

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
Canadian troops enter the town of Falaise which is in ruins and still house German snipers. The inhabitants of Falaise also return to what was once their home. Retreating Germans attempting to escape eastwards are attacked by allied planes.
Keywords
Aviation; Military
Locations
France; Falaise
Length of story (in feet)
162
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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