Invasion of the Riviera

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
3 / 3
Summary
Southern France between Nice and Marseilles was invaded by American, British and French troops in August 15th to only light opposition. Film shows invasion barges heading towards and landing on beach. Dakotas tow gliders to support invasion. German soldiers who have surrendered row out to one of the convoy fleet in a rubber dinghy. More landing craft and US troops set up beachhead after no opposition and round up prisoners.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Aviation; Prisoners of war; Military
Length of story (in feet)
318
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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