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Official entry into Beirut British and Turkish troops fraternise on Syria frontier. British prisoners released by Vichy forces.
Allied advance forces enter Beyrouth. Thousands of people line the streets to watch the troops march through the city led by an Australian band. In the Place des Martyrs they are inspected by General Sir...
Vichy French forces leave Syria, their embarkation witnessed by General de Verdillac.
British troops return to Syria from prison in France. General Dentz’s release follows. Two hundred French soldiers who escaped from Germany reach London.
French troops patrol streets of Beirut in an attempt to keep order, while crowds in the streets cheer and jeer. British Minister of State Resident in the Middle East. Mr RG Casey arrives in Beirut for...
Twelve thousand ton Champollion is complete wreck only three hundred yards off shore. Two hundred and eighty two of passengers and crew are saved.
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Beirut Demonstration. DESCRIPTION: A different reason prompted a riot by Arab Nationalists - the rumour of a US Aid Programme was mis-interpreted as a threat to their liberty. SHOTLIST:...
Riots in Germany and Beirut.
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Us Sixth Fleet. DESCRIPTION: Paying a brief visit to Beirut in Lebanon, ships of the United States Sixth Fleet called there with the object of giving the sailors a spot of shore leave....
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