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  1. Rommel Goes West & US Troops Land in North Africa

    Date released
    16 Nov 1942
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    42/92
    NoS ID
    099721
    Story no
    3 / 4
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    The 8th Army on the road that leads to Benghazi and beyond. On their way they meet with some resistance from Rommel’s men that are left. Bombed, battered and burning equipment is evidence of the wholesale...

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  2. How Eighth Army Maintained Advance

    Date released
    27 Jan 1943
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    1243
    NoS ID
    038547
    Story no
    6 / 7

    Graphic pictures show thoroughness of General Montgomery’s preparation of assault on Wadi Zemzen.

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  3. Admiral Harwood in Benghazi

    Date released
    28 Jan 1943
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    43/8
    NoS ID
    099824
    Story no
    1 / 5
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    Commander in Chief Mediterranean Station in Benghazi sees blocked harbour, and is there to study the general lay-out of the port and work out his own ideas for further effective help for the 8th Army.

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  4. Libya Independence

    Date released
    3 Jan 1952
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1178A
    NoS ID
    017536
    Story no
    4 / 5

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Libyan Independence. DESCRIPTION: Christmas Eve was a joyful day in Libya, for that was the day when the people heard the proclamation of their independence. King Idris the First, spoke...

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  5. Reports in Brief

    Date released
    3 Jan 1952
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    2175
    NoS ID
    043448
    Story no
    3 / 7

    King Idris is proclaimed as first monarch of United Kingdom of Libya.

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