Newsbriefs from North Africa

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/2
Date Released
7 Jan 1943
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1With the Australians in New Guinea
  2. 2Newsbriefs from North Africa
  3. 3Pageant of the Allies

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
Lying-in-state and Funeral of Admiral Darlan, showing Admiral Cunningham, General Giraud and General Eisenhower among the mourners. Colonel Elliott Roosevelt receives the DFC from Major General James Doolittle, at Maison Blanche aerodrome. An ambulance train which was badly damaged after being attacked by German Luftwaffe, in Tunisia. Area on the Tebourba Front with US artillery in action against far off objects. Shells fly and explosions take place in distance.
Keywords
Ceremonies; War damage; Military; Funerals; Awards and honours
Locations
Morocco; Tunisia
Length of story (in feet)
230
Story extras:
Film clip
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Name
British Pathe Ltd
Email
info@britishpathe.com
Web
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Phone
0207 665 8340
Address
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London
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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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