72 Hours by the Sea

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
45/55
Date Released
9 Jul 1945
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
British troops queuing to receive swimming trunks at the Blankenburg Rest Camp in Belgium. German prisoners have been busy clearing the beach of mines, and soldiers and ATS girls are seen swimming and playing on the beach. There is also a NAAFI where a dance is held and ENSA entertainment.
Keywords
Weapons; Prisoners of war; Military
Locations
Belgium; Blankenburge
Length of story (in feet)
199
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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'72 Hours by the Sea', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 45/55, 9 Jul 1945. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100749 (Accessed 22 Jul 2025)