News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

45/21

Date Released

12 Mar 1945

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. An Eton Ceremony
• 2. Mr Churchill in Germany
• 3. Cologne Captured

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 3

Summary

Churchill in army uniform is seen with Montgomery, Alanbrooke and General Simpson of the American 9th Army on his first visit to Germany since the invasion. He writes "Hitler - personally" on a giant shell and is seen walking amongst the "dragon’s teeth" of the Siegfried Line. Sign says "The Washing" alongside a clothes line with washing hanging out.

Keywords

Politics and government; Weapons; Occupied territories

Length of story (in feet)

170

Story extras:

Film clip

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Production Documents

• Commentary
• Shot List

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Name

British Pathe Ltd

Email

info@britishpathe.com

Web

https://www.britishpathe.com/

Phone

0207 665 8340

Address

3.29 Canterbury Court
1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE

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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