When French Fleet Tricked Hitler (Captured Nazi Film)

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/100
Date Released
16 Dec 1943
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 7
Summary
Over a year ago the French fleet scuttled itself in Toulon Harbour to prevents its acquisition by Germany. The "Strasbourg" battleship would be saved, the Germans claimed, but to date has made no re-appearance.
Keywords
Propaganda; Navy; Military; Newsreels
Locations
France; Toulon
Length of story (in feet)
61
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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'When French Fleet Tricked Hitler (Captured Nazi Film)', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 43/100, 16 Dec 1943. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100209 (Accessed 17 Jun 2025)