Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The Eighth Army Attacks Again

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
699A
Date Released
29 Oct 1942
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: President Roosevelt Sees Nation’s War Progress
  2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: America’s "First Lady" in Britain
  3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: To Reach the Japs - Alaska Highway
  4. 4Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Another Stepping Stone - Aleutian Islands
  5. 5Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The Eighth Army Attacks Again

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Eighth Army Attacks Again. DESCRIPTION: The Eighth Army continues to attack in North Africa with the aid of the RAF. SHOTLIST: Matilda tanks advancing with infantry following up in the rear. Shot of Montgomery & Alexander talking to officers. Troops advancing under smoke screen. GS & LS of advancing troops. Could be used for El Alamein.
Keywords
Vehicles; Environment; Military
Footage sources
Library
Card file number
43039
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
93
Story extras:
Film clip

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