Fall of Falaise

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/68
Date Released
24 Aug 1944
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
Canadian troops enter the town of Falaise which is in ruins and still house German snipers. The inhabitants of Falaise also return to what was once their home. Retreating Germans attempting to escape eastwards are attacked by allied planes.
Keywords
Aviation; Military
Locations
France; Falaise
Length of story (in feet)
162
Story extras:
Film clip
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'Fall of Falaise', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 44/68, 24 Aug 1944. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100465 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)