British Enter Berlin

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
45/57
Date Released
16 Jul 1945
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Royal Visit to Isle of Man
  2. 2Mrs Loveluck Anti-Queue Champion
  3. 3British Enter Berlin

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 3
Summary
Berlin is now in allied hands. Through ruined streets tanks and artillery continue to fire in mopping-up operations. Orders go up for German civilians. GVs of ruined notable buildings including the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate and the Chancellory. Union Jack is hoisted to signalise the taking over of the British sector of Berlin. Major General Lyne takes the salute as 7th Armoured Division drive past. Scottish pipers march in front of German Victory Memorial in Berlin. GV of the march past of infantry and mechanised units during the taking over of the British Sector.
Keywords
Commemorations; Ceremonies; War damage; Occupied territories; Military
Locations
Germany; Berlin
Length of story (in feet)
407
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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