Combat Camera Reports

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

44/78

Date Released

28 Sep 1944

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Huts for the Homeless
2. 2Combat Camera Reports
3. 3Lynching Riot at Caruso Trial
4. 4Boulogne Nazis Battered into Surrender

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 4

Summary

With the use of high explosives, American troops and tanks move through the ‘dragon’s teeth’ of the Siegfried Line. In Belgium, Bailey bridges are erected across the Escaut Canal, the original bridge having been destroyed in the enemy’s retreat, having already failed to hold the enemy’s retreat, having already failed to hold the Allies on the Albert Canal. Battered German equipment is passed, and German wounded are helped back to the British lines by their comrades. Eindhoven across the Dutch border is the next objective of the British Second Army and they are cheered on their way by liberated civilians. After meeting with stiff opposition from the enemy Eindhoven is entered and scenes of enthusiasm greet the troops.

Keywords

Celebrations and festivals; Victory celebrations; Casualties; Military

Locations

Belgium; Netherlands; Eindhoven

Length of story (in feet)

221

Story extras:

Film clip

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Notes

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